Looking closely into Georg's face, another of the boy's crooked little grins cracks his own. He really does look handsome, with a bit of care put in. It's a tiny step, the lightest tug out of the shadows.

"Well then, it is a good thing I know how to get ink stains out, isn't it?"

A little wry, but - resolute. He's not about to give up any time soon.