[To a lesser man, Blade's tone would've melted him into a puddle, but Dan Heng is not a lesser man. He's certainly not immune to it. However, the Vidyadhara meets it in his own quiet way.]

Good.

[The High Elder pretends to consider it. It's ruined by the small smile he's not even fighting to keep off his expression.]

I would not say no, but they didn't technically steal it from me in the first place. What will you do if I must give it up again?

[It's both a tease and a real question. Not that Dan Heng will ever give up Blade's gifts to him without agonizing over the decision. Granted... as long as it doesn't cost him his partner, a bracelet here or there is worth the price.]