"I think the Carnival is a big factor, to be sure," I nod my thanks for the tea, and wrap my hands around it, "Nights aren't the worst. I've always preferred the legwork to the office watching. Jack's better at it than I am, any day."

Take a sip of my tea and glance around the whole garden for the first time as I realize that I haven't seen Luc yet, "So where's your little hellion, eh? Isn't he usually running loose around this time of day?"

I smile at that. I like Luc and his antics. Besides, he's an excellent distraction when Hermia starts looking concerned, which she's starting to.