"We have the best chocolates," he admitted. "Though that's probably because anyone with talent that can be lured away with money we tend to poach." That was the second, lesser known Viorel motto 'throw money at it until it does whatever you want'. It had served them well so far, though it had earned them quite the reputation when it came to money, especially as they always seemed to be dipping with it.
"Sidonie." he repeated, more than a little pleased to be rid with those particular formalities. And here Judgement and the Chaldean had said he wouldn't be allowed time enough alone with her to get to know her better. He shrugged a little at her question, "Strangely enough I tend to be most awake at night, not a good trait to have in the service, I found that out quickly while I was still in it. Sleep doesn't so much elude me as much as side-step me until I have had enough wine or lose the will to reach for it. I was trying to read as well tonight, but I couldn't focus, wondered if you might be as restless or lonely as I was."