"You'll have to keep practicing, if Nina ever shows up she'd going to need to be kept in waffles." He grins at Jesper, if he's good at dinner, he should make Wylan dinner one night.

He's still inspecting the flute as he talks and listens to Jesper's explanation. With a smile he holds it up to his lips and plays a few notes, the sound is clear and lovely. "Thank you, Jesper, truly. This is beautiful." He puts it down gently laying a hand on Jesper's arm in thanks. The last time Jesper had gifted him a flute he had kissed him, and although Jesper had returned the kiss, it had felt reluctant and almost like he was placating him. He didn't want to make that move again.

"It's weird celebrating a birthday in general. I can't really remember the last time I did." He can. He was eight.