Charles frowned, sending a look at Edwin when the man addressed them. A department only for handling poltergeists? Just how many departments were there, he wondered. But he smiled easily when it was his turn to say hello. He raised a hand in a wave, grinning as friendly as he always did.

"Yeah, you gave us a proper scare, mate. Before the spell, I mean," he added. He didn't comment on the spell thought. "So, what's the deal?" he asked, crossing his arms. He didn't really want to slip into their interrogation setup, it just happened. Bad cop, worse cop. He could see the Night Nurse rolling her eyes, but Charles was too focused to care. Because this was important.