Kaz probably won't stab him now, but there was definitely a point in time when he wasn't entirely certain what his boss would do. He was very good at making them guess!

Jesper laughs. "That's right, second in command of the rising star gang the Dregs, you should be extremely impressed." Technically he gave up that position when he moved in with his merchling boyfriend, but maybe he'll always be it. It's not as if Kaz has replaced him yet. "And very turned on." He kisses his cheek.