He nods. 'I don't understand the work obviously, but the sentiments are true for most jobs I find.'

Silk, for example, is very careful when he's out spying, swindling and assassinating people. Kind of have to be.

He neglects to add that though and simply nods. 'Erastide is the mid-winter festival on my world. Garion's birthday too and I'd hoped to see him here as I can't get to Riva for the day itself. No matter though. Is there nothing similar where you're from?'