When is a knife not a knife? It's like one of those riddles Taash hates that their mother probably would ask.

"Is this not a treat?" Lucanis asked, voice all mild innocence. It was excellent coffee and delicious pastry - and several new shirts, soon enough. "Though I was considering picking something up for Assan so he does not feel left out for me taking up your day like this."

"Assan?"

"Davrin's pet."