"Something like. My master was a powerful vampire and all vampires had drones. In exchange for my assistance, I had his patronage." In this context, Biffy's assistance had been blood and Lord Akeldama's patronage had been born of real affection, but this seemed distasteful to discuss while he was helping Alec dress.

Biffy nodded, knowing well that what he did was hardly work in the sense that Alec likely knew. Yes, perhaps, there were trying situations but what Biffy did was not labor. "It gives me a sense of purpose, doing these things."