"I didn't think she would take a bullet for that useless wretch," Dazza replied by way of apology. "Now the warehouses still stand, and another company is moving in that will promote harmony amongst the lower species. She is dangerous," he continued. "I cannot explain it, but she's more of a threat than we imagined. Your obsession with her could prove costly my lord," Dazza said, knowing that he was pushing his luck by challenging Frost even in this slightest of ways. "Are you sure it might not be better to --"

"You have behaved intelligently so far this evening." Frost's voice was neutral. "I would make sure that any...