"Our reluctance might tip him off." Luka says, taking a generous swig from his glass. "I don't think pumping one of us full of his magic is a great idea, necessarily. I have no idea what that magic can do. But I'm already tied to him so what's one more, right?"

He laughs a defeated sort of chuckle.

"We just have to make sure whoever we choose isn't also at risk of turning against us as well."