It was a pleasant promise, a compromise that Caleb was happy to hold onto. He gave Essek a soft, small smile. What would become of them if they never found the owner of this heart? He was sure they could leave it somewhere, but perhaps it would be better to keep it until something else happened to it, if they never found the owner.

"Hm," he said softly, just for Essek. "I can certainly think of some things. Especially if we are breaking in the new rooms. There will be plenty of books to read, after all."

What a teasing and wonderful way to put it.