"If you'd like," Ranul replied, giving Sebastian a sideways glance. He could tell that the security chief didn't know what to make of his little act, but said nothing.
Ranul shifted his weight while untangling himself from the strap of his bag, then handed it to Sebastian.
"Lieutenant Sebastian Caine, this is Morris," he said, holding the carrier up again so Sebastian could see through the front. "Say hello to the nice man, Morris," he cooed, wiggling a finger through the bars of the grate.