"I'm not sure. If they've loved each other for a long while but never got to talk about it, and then are here, there's really no good reason to avoid getting together outside of maybe insecurity or waiting for the other person to say it first." But if they're going to keep being mean at each other, neither will say it. Jesper shrugs, sipping his drink. "But you know me, obnoxiously communicative."

He knows it is overall a good trait. It has kept all his relationships healthy and in order and his friendships close. The people in his life he loves and cares for know that he does, they never have to doubt. But it does mean it's harder for him to understand not taking shots.

"Inej and Kaz only got their shit together when we came here. Kaz in general, actually." Jesper knows exactly where Kaz is at the moment. He always does. He's also difficult to miss considering he's clothed head to toe and avoiding the actual water. Jesper found them a spot in the shade so he could have some distance during this trip. "But they're happy, finally, because of it." And Jesper too, for being with both of them. The Crow dynamics are complicated.

"I'm not saying move out forever, just temporarily. Like a week, to give yourself a break. It's always an option." But Jesper gets he doesn't want to take that option until he has to. It's just nice that all of them have it. Mags' inn is there for the Summoned no matter what. He cups Sylvain's cheek, running his thumb gently along his skin.

"You can put your own sanity first sometimes, that's all I'm saying. Your happiness is important too."