[ It's just an old and worn-out oak staff, once magical but now none of that quality is to be seen. The idea Justine proposes makes sense if you're set on protecting something valuable. But Caster's grip on the weapon instinctively tightens to prevent it being moved-

There is one flaw in that idea ]

That's true, but sweetheart- there are festivities going outside. [ He isn't certain he will return sober, that's what he says. While knowing your limits when it comes to drinking is important, just knowing it doesn't mean it won't be crossed... ]

Me going through different rooms and digging under people beds- isn't a scenario I want to see happen. [ It's an amusing one, sure, but he'd rather not get kicked out on the first night for causing commotion like that. And hey, an occasion to change the subject presents itself when he notices the bandage- He tilts his head and direct his gaze there ] You got hurt?