[Well, that was one way to go about it. Benedict couldn't help but be reminded of the war and of guards on duty around encampments. It made him feel uneasy but he had work to concentrate on and at least the other man was taking his part seriously.

He was concentrating on the minute vibrations of the lock mechanisms and any sounds from the lock when Lan Wangji spoke up. He kept a sigh from his tone when he went to reply, though not the far away demeanor as he tried to continue concentration on the task at hand.]

No. [Pause.] No. I...procure... things on occasion. It comes with the job. Sometimes. [He heard a click and moved onto the next tumbler in triumph.] Mostly it's so I can investigate in places that are abandoned. Left to the elements. It's not thievery o-or breaking in. It's just... finding what's lost and returning it. Even if occasionally it's behind a locked door.