"Exactly. I had no interest in being one fodder for their wars." That is what the Ravkan army more or less used Grisha for. They threw them into wars to use their powers and probably didn't care how many of them died in exchange. The Grisha themselves cared and they made a community, but they still weren't the ones in command. "A Grisha is now queen over there so things have gotten better, but I still don't plan on going."

Technically in his real world Jesper isn't experienced at all in his gifts. He spent too much hiding them. He's an amateur at best. But he's been spending all this time in Abraxas using them, so he'd be someone the army would want. Joke's on them, he's hiding out in a rich boy's house for the rest of his days.

He picks up the cue and puts an arm around her so she can lean into his shoulder more, in a side-hug. Jesper is also very touchy with his friends so he can always be counted on for affection. He watches her modify the scarf with her glitter and smiles. He knows personally what it's like, seeing your gifts turn something more beautiful.

"I bet I could. I love glitter." Jesper's work is very colorful, always. "How are you doing, my dear?"