“If you say so,” Danny replied. “I’ve been working on my own for a long time. Being part of a team will take some getting used to.” “I don’t expect you to come with me all the time, Danny. In fact after the first few incursions,” that’s a military term, isn’t it? “it might be better if I went alone. I can always call on you if I need to, and if you’re free you can come. Perhaps even mentioning your name will give me the precious seconds I need if I’m in a bit of a tight spot.” “We’ll see,” Danny said. “I’m torn between giving you your freedom, to fight as you will, staying with you every step of the way, and doing my duty to Him. Perhaps you are my duty,” he mumbled. “I don’t suppose you could do something for me about that smell? I mean, I still want it there to keep the vamps away, I

