There were not, really, that many suitable candidates. Elani wasn't ready for it, and even if he picked her, he'd been without a Jack then. He'd mostly been joking about Briony, but truthfully - there weren't many high-ranking female Clubs. Carmella had been perfect, honestly, and was harder to replace than Argine had been. "Are you sure?" He asked. "She'd make an excellent Club. I could bribe her with hirolka."

It was an idea, at least.

"Oh, he's doing well. He's working for Blythe now, so not so much time spent at the theatre." He even managed to say that entirely neutrally, without any hint of amusement at Henry's expense. "I think he and Jordan have lunch every day. Maybe you should join them once. As a...surprise."