"Not the path I would've chosen" he admitted, "But still. Not a bad path, I think. The company is wonderful."

He smiled at her. The cold bit at his cheeks and lips, but he didn't care. It was a good time to smile. He liked reminding himself why here wasn't so bad. Reinette was here.

"Not all of the company, mind you. Some---" he raised an eyebrow and glanced behind himself at their captors, "I could do without. What do you imagine they'll do?"