"A fine solstice gift. Give me a little time to return the favor," he says, examining the salmon among his prizes. "Time enough to put these on ice till I can make something of them, at least! This beauty is bound for the smoker."

If there is heaviness in his heart, Oki can at least tell her gift made it a little lighter.

"Love to hear your recipes... and your thoughts on Corsair new years festivities."

By which he clearly means the fireworks at the Vindess Mines and Bluvink arms factories.