"Guilty as charged," Devin allowed, watching Kaliel go with a satisfied smirk. "Inspector Lestrade over there is quite a stickler for rules." It might have been a compliment, the way he said it.

The vampire folded his arms and arched an eyebrow at her, the position more of relaxation than defensiveness. He was not at all perturbed by her irritation. "Yes, I've noticed. And as the newest addition to your cultists task force, I think a little levity could go a long way towards clarity. When was the last time you took a break from this? Sleeping doesn't count."