One day Lambert will figure out he was cheating on the drinking, but until then! It's not half bad, enjoying decent enough liquor without having to worry about losing his edge. All in all, a fine test of the necklace.

"Of course. What gentleman would ever get their hands dirty?" Or, as Lambert had put it, their magic.

Besides, with Childermass around, there had always been someone else to do that for him. No reason to add that part, though, so he'll go back to listening instead. Overall, it didn't seem too off for what he would have expected, save for that last part. At that part, he can't help but frown and lean forward again, resting his elbows on the table's top.

"But why would he do that?"