While Victor doesn’t say more’s the pity aloud, the expression on his face says as much, though that expression does shift to a rather sharpened look that leans rather on the smug side.

“I somehow doubt that, but he’s certainly no more soft. But he’s a relatively distinctive young man to find. Fine structured, dark hair, a warm, welcoming expression just like mine, and he uses a crow-handled cane. Maybe you can make a game of spotting him sometime.”