[ This may not be as strong as what Constantine's generation is more accustomed to, but for Vanessa it was always just enough to calm her and make it that much more difficult for that pesky Devil to wriggle in—or for her Monster to crawl back out. Less likely to be bothered by spirits or demons or by the personal ghosts that follow everyone.

Much more conducive to her focus. ]

My former place of residence, or a mockery of it, was here on my arrival. And all that entailed.

[ Mimicry or not, it smokes just fine. ]

I had some in the City, as well, but my supply had been running low near the end. I had been fortunate in one way by arriving with the luggage I had been carrying at the time, on my way back to London.