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It is when you see the way Jesper dances.

We'll push the tables back to ensure nothing gets knocked over when he gets going.

[agile]

He'll find a way to knock things down… He always does.

[ With those long limbs, it's bound to happen. But Inej waves her hand, not that either of them can see. ]

It doesn't matter. Let Jesper dance on his own. We'll dance together. You can teach me one of your best moves and then I can be the second best dancing Crow.

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I can't promise I have GOOD dance moves, but it'll be fun. [He likes anything to do with music, including dancing. He glances over at Kaz, realizing he's taken on the role of including him in the conversation.] There are some really good dancers at the Club now, too. Right, Kaz?

[They don't actually want him to enjoy himself. Or at least, that's what Kaz believes. All of his crew sigh that he doesn't, but he's seen how they react when he's lowered his walls even slightly. Off kilter. Off balance. Like there's something wrong. It's not really what they want. He can't fault them for it. It's likely not a good look on him, to be vulnerable. ] There's a lot of talent in Ketterdam. Might as well make use of it.

It looks fun though to audition people, although I think I'd have a hard time telling someone no.

[agile]

[ Does Wylan even know how to say "no"? The idea of him rejecting someone brings to mind someone kindly dancing around the one syllable. Inej would pay good money to see that. ]

Maybe that's something you can do if the Crow Club needs new performers. Isn't it, Kaz? It saves you from having to do anything… and we all know Jesper's tone-deaf. He can't appreciate good music even if it hit him on the nose.

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He just admitted he'd hire everyone.

Perhaps we could use them all for a chorus line. [He's joking. Mostly.]

Or you practice learning how to say no. You could start by telling Inej to stop enabling you.

I would never say no to Inej. ... and by logical deduction, that means I've just said no to you! [He looks delighted until he recalls just whom he's said no to.] I mean... it was less a no and more... I think you were joking, anyway. [He stands up to Kaz on rare occasion but it's still not a position he enjoys taking.]

Inej is the joker among us all. You should hear hers sometime.

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No!

[ Saints, don't set her up to fail again, Kaz! The wound is still so fresh. ]

No. [ She sounds less frantic then, even as she tellingly clears her throat. ] I wouldn't want to upstage Kaz. I can be quite funny. It makes people feel bad about themselves.

[ It doesn't because she always messes it up.

You know what she's going to do? Try and turn this back onto one Kaz Brekker. ]

It's good for Kaz to hear that word sometimes. Someone needs to say 'no' to him while I'm not there.

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I don't like saying no to him.

Smart boy.

No, I don't want to hurt your feelings. [Off Kaz's look at that] You put a lot of time and effort into your plans. They're like your songs. I only say no when I think you're missing something. [Like a conscience.]

... [He as never met anyone like Wylan before, and in moments like this, Kaz is reminded of that fact.]

Hear that, Inej? My plans are symphonies. [Yes he's ignoring the feelings part.]

[agile]

Ugh.

[ Although, she's very much smiling. Wylan has his own way of standing up to and complimenting Kaz. At least she only needs to worry about Jesper. ]

Does that mean you're going to sing? I bet you're awful.

[ Kaz Brekker needs to be awful at something. ]

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[She's heard his raspy speaking voice, which is like if graveled rock rubbing against itself could talk. He doesn't sing but it for sure wouldn't sound pretty. There is no carrying a tune, it's dropped down a hole six feet under with Kaz Brekker.]

Singing's not needed in a song if the orchestration and arrangement is done properly.

[So no, can't sing, won't sing.]