Apparently, Kotetsu was trying hard to keep his end of the deal, because he managed to avoid introducing himself when it became clear that Arthur wanted to get down to business. Instead, his partner gave Barnaby and Arthur an awkwardly supportive wave before finding himself a seat.

"Needles won't be a problem," Barnaby assured him. Following Arthur's lead, he shrugged off his own jacket and pushed his sleeves up enough to expose both of his pale arms.