[ John returns Dresden's smile in kind, but darker and far more predatory. Though Dresden's always been refreshingly immune to such posturing, old habits die hard and this is a dance they've done before. ] See this from my point of view, Harry. It is a very rare thing to have you in my presence both voluntarily and without clear and present danger. Do you fault me for taking advantage? I would have thought you'd be the last person to do that.

[ He returns to his desk briefly, just long enough to shoot off a message to his PA, a summons for food. ] Now now, you're already infringing on my hospitality, why not do it all the way? I'll pay.