He smiled at them – the endearing smile of a scolding father. He didn't seem to be angry with them, but he did quite well announce that they had caused him trouble. "For eccentrics like you, and Count Nest, I think allowances must be made. I will see that you are given the points that you do so require, barring the need to wait on Count Nest's seal – I will add his word, in time, when he finally deigns to send it. In return, however, I would ask for a favour. One that ought to be mutually beneficial."
"What sort of favour?" Vol said suspiciously, on edge for that fact that he couldn't get a proper read on the man.
