"Course there isn't." Mat simply takes the statement at face value. "Whatever happens between him and anyone else or me and anyone else doesn't have any effect on us as a pair."

He is quite secure of his place in Jesper's heart. However many other lovers or partners the other man has, it takes nothing away from what they share. Besides, they're both young men and deserve to have their fun while they're young.

"And our options are limited, but luckily, the local watering hole makes good drinks. And they quite like me, I've played there quite a few times. Come on."

He just has to grab his bag and case, which are easily shouldered in a practiced motion. He can stash them at the public house till he needs them, he's done it before. This should be nice. He could use a drink, and Abby certainly seems friendly. Or at least impressed with his performing. Either way, enjoyable company.

"It'll be nice to get off my feet awhile. No one tells you have physically draining being a musician is."