Strict or not, Thomas knew that voice and he couldn't stop the stupid smile that appeared on his face. He managed to wipe it away before he opened the door.

"There's a fun authorities in this city?" he asked, reaching out to take the box from Krem so he wouldn't be so laden down with things anymore. "Won't that be like your fifth job or something?"

He stepped aside, giving Krem room to step inside his apartment.