Last spark from the ashes

There will be parties, yes, and Ver will make sure Blaze is invited to them all. "Yeah, that's Naugus. He can be nice when he wants to be." She can imagine what Blaze and Ghost have heard... and seen... "He might, but he's... not really a people-person. And he can't retreat to the quiet of the tower if I've filled it with people and music."

For all his many social sins, Naugus has been very good to Verity, and she's careful to not take advantage. Blaze would probably be a better roommate right up until it was time to sleep.

Verity glances at the Hunter in passing, wondering what he's listening for; she won't ask. She wants to, but she won't. He does get a little wave in passing.