"Hey Jack," Magnus says, loudly, giving Tally a warning look. "Why don't you go see if Red Hilt is up for a date right now? Really get warmed up for Xin Mo tomorrow."

Jack hovers. "Are you trying to get rid of me?" he asks, suspiciously.

"Never," Magnus promises.

"...Okay," says Jack. "Great idea, señor! I'll see you later." And he flies off.

Magnus waits until he's fully out of earshot. "He's going to be a key feature in Ragnarok," he says. "That's the final apocalypse. I figure if he's not there, it can't happen."