Gabriel paused to crane his head over his shoulder, his expression inquiring. Skulduggery had never struck him as a liar. Secretive, yes, for good reason--but not a liar. Then the Archangel realised that the detective didn't mean strictly lying; just a mistake.

Then the words registered, and the Archangel grinned. "I think it would make things significantly easier, yes. What kind of thing did you have in mind?"

The only issue might be making sure this thing led to the right Skulduggery, but they could work those details out in a bit.