[He considers this for a minute.]

I know how to make Sims take you up again, if you really want him.

[He hands a glass of something dark and amber to Dorian.]

I have a few books. Worthless, really, they're just Latin grammars. I can enchant one. Tell him you found it in my collection, that you'll give it to him if he signs that contract with you.

[Nick shrugs.]

He would probably wet himself to destroy it.