[ It doesn't surprise him that Tomassen is at least one step ahead. They're both too familiar with how the other operates at this point. Their similarities meant their relationship had way more friction, even if Kaz knows he would do basically anything his father asked of him.

Still, he sighs and passes a hand over his face, making a mental note to message Jesper about what he divulges to other people. There couldn't possibly be another source for Tomassen's information, after all. ]

No objections. [ To buying lunch. A small price to pay. ] First question: how serious were you when you said you'd never take another case like mine? Relatedly, how familiar are you with Tante Heleen?

[ He'll answer the other questions, promise, but these are the most pressing. None of the rest will make much sense to get into, otherwise. ]