He nodded, just a small, reflective nod, the gesture one that seemed to indicate something had been settled, and to his own satisfaction. Very good.

"Consider it done." He checked his watch, a gleaming gold piece. When he ran his thumb across the dial, there was, just briefly, a little shimmering bird illuminated above it, sketched on the air in light. So very briefly.

"I am afraid I'm out of time, however. If you'd like to remain, anything you order is on me. I'm sure you're reluctant to spend your winnings," he added, with the slightest pause before the last word. "I'm told they're working on specialty menus themed for each of you here, you really ought to let them practice."