Childermas, he's never considered before. The man is sullen. But on closer inspection he's not unattractive. Perhaps he would make a good vengeance plotting buddy.

The Gentleman doesn't sweep Childermas up, but he nimbly steps with him. "Were you not the servant of that dreary magician? The drearier one, I think? It seems you have come up in the world. Has he died yet?"