A detective does not seem like the sort to be involved in conflicts, though you're far from the standard in several regards already so exceptions are to be made. Pity you didn't arrive earlier; you might have been of use in the hunt for the previous Emperor's murderer, and perhaps the man would have been caught faster with more experienced individuals on the case.

[Skulduggery has managed to leave an impression of competence on her. Lecter certainly would not have eluded capture so long with more people hunting for him, that's for certain.]