She shakes her head. "One of the police, he already knows. The Night Council knows, too. But he's been at this for hundreds of years. He's got friends in high places, he does." For as base and vile as Fagin was he had connections.

The idea of Lydia telling Nancy to stay away from Dodger of all people actually makes her laugh. "he's not dodgy- Lydia, he's my brother! Look he-" then the words catch up with her and she almost chokes.

"He- told you to sell your blood?" She asks carefully. "no. Don't do it- there's donors now and it's not safe. I've nearly been bled out- I cannot believe he'd say that! Bloody hell, I'm going to kill him. It was one thing to nearly ruin my relationship but- No, don't sell your blood, Lydia. Trust me. Besides, vampires- they want it both when they can get it. And they don't care about paying."