It took Sebastien a moment to recognize the reference. When he did, he coughed a surprised laugh into his palm.

"You mean, did he make a man out of me?" he obediently parroted. "It was interesting. It has been a very long time since I was in a position to -- give myself over to something stronger."

He paused, weighed telling Jack the next bit, and went ahead. "It turns out it's surprisingly easy."