Narvin raised an eyebrow. "I do believe this is the first time an employer of mine has encouraged me to be [a douche] prickly. Usually it's entirely the opposite."

He thought of Chief Kay explaining things to him, wondered if he should mention any of it to Mr. Chau. After a moment, decided not to. It wasn't as if Kay really opened up anyway. The man was like an Alvarrixian oyster. He didn't open up easily or readily.

"Wynter is a Time Lord, yes, with all that implies. And very eager in his work."