Well, I mean. How did you argue with logic like that, except that he was pretty sure that very few modern Londoners would consider it an honor... then again, he hadn't met a lot of dark witches. Hmm.

"The werewolves, for one thing. Apparently, they're unrepresented in that Night Council, and they've got a longstanding tiff with the vampires. Who have an agreement with the Night Council, of course." Heiji made a slight face; he didn't really like vampires as a general rule. It was hard to be enthused at the idea of someone who'd love to sink their fangs into you.

"I've got a bit of a question. You've been around these parts longer than me, haven't you? Have you ever been summoned?"