Neil sipped his drink, but kept going, which made Guy arch an eyebrow. It seemed boldness needed a little liquid encouragement. He wouldn't argue that.

"Ah," he replied, leaning in too, as if hearing a great secret. "He has attached himself quite adamantly to Anthony." And he wondered then, if getting attached to Guy was Neil's way of revenge - or of getting near Gabriel in some strange way. But he wouldn't assume that just yet. "Sounds like a very good plan; getting over him one man at the time."