Derek's eyes flicked down to the card. In a way, accepting it struck him as something to be tentative about. It felt like it set things in stone. Perhaps taking the card was like taking the pomegranate, but Derek was hesitant to be that theatrical about it. And he was no coward. Reaching out, he took it, studying it briefly. His eyes caught on her name. Mab.

Tucking it into his jacket, he nodded in thanks. "Heiji said you'd be making a move soon. You're involved?"