Daryl understood the implications. And this wouldn't be the first time he was involved with an investigation into dangerous magic and breaking of secrecy. It was, however, more public than he was used to.

He leaned back, thumb comping up to his mouth as he thought about the logistics of it all. He'd have to take time off work if he took this job. At least a few days. The shop was pretty flexible with a day off here and there and any undertaking he did on the side, but they'd have words for him if he had to take that many off on short notice.

"Ain't sure I can do the Manchester Show," his words were slow with consideration, but were definitely not rejecting the entire proposition. "Could do some looking into her when she's in London. I'd need pay for the days I'd have to take off work for it plus the usual."

Not that he expected Lance to know his usual fees for this kind of work, but if he did, it made things simpler.