"The Night Council can cover you for the time," he adds, "if you're willing to pursue the hassle of billing us."

Since, like any government based company, the system is entirely fussy and designed to frustrate. He shrugs.

"I have some budget I can use, it's no trouble from my side. Just -- please don't ask for cash."

Lancelot winces slightly. Daryl has already asked him for that, and he still isn't sure how he'll wing it.