"Alone?" China turned towards Solomon, before he looked away, and smiled - not quite her whole dazzling entourage, but not a smile that could be ignored either. Even, she was confident, on a metaphysical level. "In the Sanctuary? With your human shadow, no privacy whatsoever, and the added risk of being arrested? That's hardly a conquest, now, is it? I'm disappointed in you, Solomon."

Her teasing ploy worked, however. And for now, that was all China needed to know. She didn't try to stop Solomon from turning away, although she didn't exactly step back to give him room, either. She may not have had all of her magic, but China still turned heads wherever she went, and there was something deeply satisfying about inducing the same effect on a blind man without magical help. She didn't want to make it too easy for him just yet. This was expensive perfume, after all.

"Really?" China raised an eyebrow. "All of them at once? Now that's an impressive feat. How long do you think you can keep it up?" Something about her smile took on a sly edge. "A few minutes? I'd need at least a couple of hours."

"Oh, for God's sake." Erskine slid off the desk and walked over to open the office door. "I will get you two a private room, if that helps. Where's Skulduggery? What's taking them so long?"