[Jaskier blinks. That was not the response he'd expected. Honestly, perhaps unexpected should become the norms for what to expect with his friend.]

Hector, of course. Normally I would have much more to offer, were we back on the Continent, but -- we'll go for the budget options, if we must.

[The joke takes him by surprise, considering Hector's response. He snorts.]

Ah. I promise I am not so generous to every one I meet. [To be fair, he does actually know more than one now. How fascinatingly bizarre his life has become.] For one, I certainly couldn't afford it.

[A tease. He draws Hector's hand up to kiss it.]