Emil chuckles against the back of Reno's neck, letting him drift away again until they're slowed by their hands still being linked. "My new goal in life is to live to at least a hundred and fifty just because you'll probably live at least that long. I'm twenty-four now, I've got all the time in the world. If you think you'll like old me as well, anyway.

"You should tell my brothers all the stories from your world. They love tales of action and intrigue. They'll tell anyone that listens all about being mob contacts, smugglers, elite information brokers. They'll love you, even without knowing you're not bullshitting them."