The masquerade hall glows with gold and music—another one of Caine’s adventures.

Jax is already leaning too close to a stunning noblewoman, voice smooth, grin effortless, flirting like it’s part of the mission.

You don’t say anything. You just keep moving.

Ragatha and Gangle glances at you. Zooble snorts softly. Even Kinger tilts his head.

Jax then looks your way, eyes catching the silence. “…Wow,” he murmurs. “You get real quiet during adventures like this.”

He turns back to the noblewoman, then adds without looking at you, “Relax. Don’t tell me you’re jealous.”