[She's an interesting one, isn't she?]

Not necessarily, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate knowing it.

[He offers her a wink before settling in at last, running his fingers over the runes as he spreads them across the table between them before scooping them up between both hands once more, folding them together.]

Your friends' happiness, then— that can be arranged. Close your eyes a moment, sweetheart, and picture them for me— I'll let you know when to open.