[ Now that Inej has confirmation that her two worlds, the one that had been dark and dreary and the one that had given her purpose and a promise of the future, have collided, she can't stop thinking about all the possibilities. The girls might not become crows, but she knows that they'll be able to unfurl their wings and learn to fly without a peacock's feathers blocking their way. ]

And Ivanna, you have to let her talk to Wylan. She loves music. He'd be able to teach her so many things, Jes.

[ Jesper makes a noise of amusement. ] Why do you assume that I gatekeep Wylan from anybody?

Because you do. I couldn't even speak to him during my second last week without you hovering by his side.

I was not hovering! [ Jesper pauses and clears his throat, looking at Kaz pointedly. Then he says quietly, ] Think we lost him, 'Nej. Two very good-looking, audibly attractive people are conversing in front of him and he loses interest. [ He scoffs. ] Typical.

[ Inej smiles. Her voice is fond, ] He's doing paperwork, isn't he?

Yep. [ Jesper ensures to pop the p. He waves long fingers in front of Kaz's face. ]