"I did," Eichel agrees. Jade shifts a little, uncomfortable, as Professor Eichel rests a hand on his thigh, but he relaxes quickly. It's nothing that hasn't happened before - Professor Eichel seems to like touching him, and he isn't shy about making it known.

"But," he continues, "I make them an offer. I made sure they knew what they were doing. You, Heine, did you even talk to Jade properly? You've always been bad at words."