"I remember well enough." Though, he's lying, and they both knew it.

Yet, Tyki refuses to admit to himself that it's quite disconcerting talking to Joyd, of all people. He'd rather take his chances with the Earl. Or the cheating lad.

"It's a dream because you're not here. You shouldn't be here." Not talking to him. Not taking that form with that kind of grin on his face. And surely, not while he was pleased to see Rhode - the Ninth Child - on the floor. Dead.