Kaz Brekker is a monster. He will be the first to tell people that. He just isn't only a monster. At least that part he's learning. That part of him that's a monster, and a leader, and Dirtyhands, is telling him that he's a fool for doing this. That he's making a mistake and there will be laughter that he's not thrilled about.

It's a birthday. He hasn't had once since he was 9. How one celebrates them and who does is beyond him, but Inej deserves all that he can offer her. Just as Jesper does. He's done it in their world and he will here as well, in what ways he can.

"I do. I don't believe we've ever celebrated before. I suppose this is a world for different things than in the Barrel."

Reminders in the Barrel of their youth was a stupid move. Here it didn't seem to hinder them as much.

"I mean, if you don't want sweets or your gift, we can cancel this now and toss it out the window."

He says it entirely deadpan, yet there's a look in his eyes. He's joking with her, or at least trying to.