She was the Wraith, yes. ... she's my best friend. [It might be the first time Kaz has ever used the term 'friend' out loud.] It was her, myself, and Jesper for a long time. Before I was in a position to bring in Nina, Pim, and Anika. You'd like her. She's annoyingly principled.
Kesh actually came at her recommendation. My new spy.
I don't need the Wraith's talents. So no. I haven't considered asking. I wouldn't ask if it wasn't a last resort. ... or when rooting out human traffickers in the area. She does take a keen interest in those.
... it isn't a totally shit place, is it?
Those who leave I understand. But it's not like the Barrel has nothing left.
Nina told me about the brothels here. That there used to be a lot of those over here.
It's not a shit place, Kaz. Specially when there's so many great people around here. People are here for each other. That's more than you can say in most of New York.
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Ha-ha. Now you don't get any whiskey for being a smartass.
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A vodka substitute is a small price to pay for a point well snarked.
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Not when you're still on the dog house.
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Lucky knows where the booze is.
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Of course he doesn't! He is the goodest of good boys.
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He is a good boy. Very skilled at fetch the flask.
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Like all good boys do.
You know, fetch the tennis ball and a little vodka on the side.
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He fetched my coat once when I didn't want to get up. My flask was in it. So technically, he did fetch my flask.
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You mean he pulled two good actions for the price of one?
Look at him, helping a lazy guy and also encouraging his alcoholism.
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It's just efficiency to let him get it while I'm working. Work smarter, not harder.
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Have lots of minions working for you, instead.
I'm surprised you haven't trained the actual crows yet.
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I prefer to consider him a valuable crewmember, not a minion.
The crows don't have Lucky's attitude.
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Ok, that's a good point.
So, that's Jesper, Wylan, Nina and me. Plus, two furry Crows.
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For those still in Ketterdam, yes. There's one abroad. ... and one deceased.
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Oh.
I
Yeah, sorry, I didn't know that.
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No need for apologies. You might even meet Inej one day, if her travels take her back this way.
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I'd love that.
She used to be your old spy, right? Nina told me about her, about how close they were.
Weren't you guys close too?
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Kesh actually came at her recommendation. My new spy.
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I hope she comes back soon, I'd really like to meet her.
Besides, you need to introduce her to Kruge. Your other new spy.
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... the Barrel wasn't a pleasant place for her. For many. The seas seem to suit her better.
Not many want the Barrel for the long haul.
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I mean, for a while. If she doesn't like it here... Well, I can get why the Barrel is not for everyone.
Is it weird that I like it here?
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... it isn't a totally shit place, is it?
Those who leave I understand. But it's not like the Barrel has nothing left.
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It's not a shit place, Kaz. Specially when there's so many great people around here.
People are here for each other.
That's more than you can say in most of New York.
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I'm glad you see that.
The Barrel is better having you here, Kate.
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It's not that hard to see once you realize it's all about a very shitty reputation.
And I bet you say that to all the girls who bring you cat gremlins.
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