[Jacob could argue that what Evie does is usually what ruins people like Ned's best work, but... he won't burst that bubble. Ned is the best at what he does in London and there's no sense in ruining the moment.

But... hm. He does get a little of that smile back, and hey, he'll even look at him instead of getting lost in thought.] Yeah? That's about a dozen years more than an assassin's life expectancy, but I guess I'll manage just for you. Might be worth my while.