Valdis paused, holding her breath to avoid lashing out right away. Miles truly was an idiot and this grated on her nerves more than anything else. He always had to go and ruin things, and she didn't even know why she cared so much about his constant insults concerning her choice of career.

"You're lucky I chose the law," she replied, keeping her tone light, "I doubt you'd like the alternative much."

The city could use a bit of chaos, but not the kind she would bring. Besides, those days were mostly past. She shook her head, then set out toward to exit, leaving Miles to what was left of his drink.