"It's only fair," is his answer to the question of reciprocating terms, though the mention of Daybreak has his jaw clenching. There's a topic he hadn't intended to broach just yet.

"I'm certain I understand the importance of sticking to your word better than anyone in this room," he says lightly, with a smile - it's not an insult or anything of the sort, just a statement of fact - and he rests his elbows on the table, leaning forward slightly with the air of someone with a point to make, "but you must see we have something of a mutual enemy in the likes of Ms. Rebright. If you think she's not looking for ways to circumvent this deal, then frankly you're far too naive for the trust your circle has placed in you."