"We're gonna need to work on your intel skills, my boy. Part of being with my circus is being able to listen and retain. With Pyre away, we could do with another act. You're more twisty than most of the show, but I think we can make that More on the Spiral side, that work. Variety's the spice of life, I say!" He gestures broadly as they walk along.

And I wouldn't count them out with a few little breeches at home. We got into Gloucester, after all. They've been a thorn in a lot of people's sides for a long time. You come on with my group, we train you up... maybe I'll tell you about a few of them."