“I don’t want to find out,” Claudius says with a sigh. “That’s why lied to her, and told her I’d come from the end of my play rather than the beginning, limiting the scope of my infractions. And —“ It does occur to him finally that Nightingale is a lawman, but he does focus on magical crimes. Besides, it’s not like this is blackmail or bribery. This is a reasonable deal. “I agreed to provide her with information if she prioritizes severe infractions, and doesn’t involve anyone from her organization.” Oh, that still sounds bad said aloud.
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