[ There's something about the fact the Sylvain's in his suite, his personal space both literally and figuratively, that had Reign feeling oddly comforted. It's not often that he invites anyone back to his place.

Sylvain's question gets a nod from him. ] Apparently it's supposed to be a birthday gift from the House. I'd totally forgotten about it until I opened the box a few days ago, and then it latched onto me.

[ That's pickle #1. He still needs to explain peckish pickle #2. ]