"Yes, well, it was more fun this way." He laughs dryly as she pushes Cragen back down with her boot. "The publicity was, arguably, necessary to keep him from weaseling out of it. I have the utmost confidence that you will be able to sort it out from here."

He looks to the side when he notices a flicker. Ah, that must be the crack opening up. Just in time.

"I'm afraid you will have to handle that part without me. I really should be going before reinforcements arrive to ask me some difficult questions." He stands up and throws back the last of his drink. Once he's set that aside, he offers her his hand. "It was a pleasure. I wish you the best."