"Then I'm sure you'll charm him into agreement, Klaus. You remarkable creature, you," he praised.

He truly prized the young man. There were so few, and Klaus was more powerful than any he'd ever heard of. But he could see how the power took its toll on him, and Bond had little mercy for anyone...except Klaus.

Klaus, he would use, but he would also reward him and treat him with a gentle hand. Burden and blessing, Bond saw that Klaus was well cared for.

"Drink that. It'll steady your nerves," he assured him.