(Well, Sebastian's mother was Claire Bloom. That, of course, made Bridey Brax. It was an uncomfortable comparison that no one wanted to think about too much, particularly not when it meant understanding how Anthony Blanche came to be Straxus.)

"Anyone who doesn't like chocolate has very poor tastes. Or simply hasn't had very good chocolate. I have tasted some chocolate I do not like." As he walked, he let his hands link together, because his arm could not lock in Oliver's. But his hands did not stay still, instead stretching out, folding over, wringing not in nervousness but idleness. "I don't like chocolate that's very bitter."