Josh's assessment gets a mildly dismissive shrug from Caspar. He has a healthy respect for Isidor's intelligence and expertise, but he's not intimidated by her social standing, nor her brother's. "Don't sell yourself short. They're pals with Harrowheart and he dresses like... god, I don't even know." That doofy reindeer sweater from the holiday party surfaces in his mind's eye and he represses a shudder. "But in those clothes you'll be a good match for Isidor. Viatorus is a little too rumpled professor for my taste."

There's... not quite affection in his voice, but as he talks about these people -- even Harrowheart -- his expression remains on the positive side of neutral. That changes when Reynard becomes the focus of the conversation again. His jaw tightens, as does his grip around his new blazer's hanger. "Good. I've seen enough of that asshole to last me a lifetime. The less he's around, the better."