"Let us assume for the moment that I've changed... matured." Jubilost avoids looking at Octavia, but it's obvi

"Let us assume for the moment that I've changed... matured." Jubilost avoids looking at Octavia, but it's obvious how hard it is for him to say this and simultaneously avoid saying something rude. "And this is not just about immortality. Exploring the First World is my dream. But, as we all know too well, it's mortally dangerous. The gift of the Host would be the best protection for me in my journeys... but no. This isn't going to happen."