And it does feel a bit like a hostage situation. "Oh you're fine, but we've got your friends here, so be cooperative and maybe we'll wake 'em up later." Does anyone ever actually end up with their full set?

[He waves a hand dismissively. Rhetorical question and he doesn't want to hear the answer so he has to entertain the notion of just being down to Caleb and Nott. He adores them both, but they're flighty and he can't pry them apart alone.]

Never mind. I didn't come down here to dwell on misery when I've got this... Very, very cold place to explore. It hadn't even gotten this cold in the Empire yet. [He adjusts the wrist cuff a bit more.] Luckily, these people bring out the good enchantments for guests.