[ hah, it's a shame he doesn't have any of them with him anymore. while not a particularly big collection, it was one of the few things he did like, but it appears that's gone as well as with his life savings. that's the one that stings the most, honestly.

the question earns a look as flat as kaspar's tone, before his brows furrow in bewilderment as he eyeballs the board now that he can see somewhat properly. really? ]

Friends. [ it rolls off, unfamiliar on his tongue. ] We don't have a term for that in my language. I'm not looking for them, either.

[ ...but, he pauses for a brief moment, if only because the taller man is far more tolerable than most- ]

...But for the sake of this farce, I suppose I could tolerate it.