Valdis did not know what Miles spoke of, but they didn't seem to be on the same page. She blinked back the scarlet that threatened to bleed into her eyes. Miles was an idiot, but not an enemy.

"As I said, I am not aware of any murders involving Dreamfolk," Valdis repeated, trying to maintain patience, "I am not the Chief of Police anymore, Miles. I do not know of everything going on in the city. I am keeping an eye on Jack of my own volition, not due to any case or assignment."

Her calm was just barely skin deep, his anger at her was uncalled for, but he seemed to be determined to be angry.

"I'm not telling you to drop anything, I simply don't have the facts you seem to think I have. It has nothing to do with convenience."