[Stoneface sees Juliet coming a mile away. All that red hair isn't the best for stealth, but that works towards his advantage. He motions Juliet over and turns to the Guard beside him.]

Right, lad, this here's Juliet. Remember that, will you? We're going to have a chat, so you look after the Hatchery. The next two oughtta come to relieve you in a few minutes.

[He didn't choose this time and place by accident, after all. It's useful to have somebody know exactly where and with whom you've gone with, just in case. Furthermore, he can say confidently that he's far more comfortable plodding around at night, where shadows are more visible, sounds are more tangible.

He puffs on his cigar and nods his head at Juliet, telling him to follow him.]

Come, [he says, walking away from the Hatchery.] Let's have a little walk.

[He stays silent, apparently content to simply walk through the streets, not bothering to explicitly stare at the man beside him.]