[ For the first time in—since before the desert, Jimmy breaks into a smile. He relaxes, patting Batthour companionably on his enormous arm. ] Thank you. I'm not the sentimental type, but some things...beautiful things... [ He breathes out, gazing down at the sapphire in his hand. ] They kinda break your heart.

Like I said, I need some time to think it over. [ He says, tucking the gem back into his sleeve. Back to business: ] But in the meantime I've got some other items of interest that I'm looking to trade. Maybe you can give me a...semi-honest deal? Reasonably honest?

[ Conspiratorially: ] A friendly deal.