The look he gives Reynard is just shy of him rolling his eyes. This isn't the first time he's been through this song-and-dance as well. "Yes, I understand. And I'd deserve it, too. But I hope you're ready to wait in line. She has a lot of friends."

Maybe they wouldn't be quite so creative at causing him harm as a Winter spirit, but the intent is the same.

"I know this is wasted breath on my part, but I'd do the same to anyone else. And I don't make exceptions for extenuating circumstances."