"I'd like that." And he would. A standing appointment to get drunk with Vex and her brother has its dangers - wine leads to truth, and Vax is inconveniently filled with truths his sister doesn't know - but the camaraderie is too tempting to refuse. He hasn't had time to miss either of them, but since his arrival, he's desperately missed the sense of security that comes of knowing exactly where he stands with them. "It's not entirely due to my, er, recovery. There wasn't much time for overindulgence while the Conclave was out there."

But now, there's a bit more breathing room. Somehow, that still applies here, despite everything: He's got more free time than he's had in years.