[ For such a stoic hard-ass it's amazing how much Vanessa's expression changes when someone compliments Kasper. The frown lines soften, she almost smiles - and there's certainly more than a few notes of fondness in her voice as she murmurs: ] Yeah, that's Kasper. You guys'll all get to know each other pretty well over the next couple of months. [ The smile grows more certain, more assured. ] You can count on him.