I was angry for a long time, too. Growing up, hearing all the stereotypes. Knowing people expected the worst from you. [ Now he defies people's expectations, but in the past? He lived up to the worst of what people expected from bards. Jeff starts to smile. ] I don't see a curse when I look at your shadow. For what it's worth.

[ The offer has his smile broadening. He feels lighter now than he has in days. Jesus, he could even fall asleep at this rate. ]

Keep talking like that, and I just might find it in me to serenade you. [ For now, though, he'll just kiss Cam. ]