"Number Three did not understand his gift. His gift is really a gift for everyone." Koschei explained cryptically but made no move to explain himself. He felt that soon, Barty would understand so why waste time explaining now? It was all precious time wasted. "Of course, if his gift has scared you, I'm disappointed but I will accept that. I can leave and no longer bother you."

Koschei threw his arms out and sighed. "I'm hoping you're the smart one here and you won't be. Scared or not, you have something you want. And want is very powerful. It can allow you to ... overlook a lot of things." He looked to the door and then back to Barty. "If you want, I can tell you what his gift was. Or I can leave. Choice, Number Two. They're beautiful, aren't they? We so rarely have them."