"I know the sort." He's saved the sort. Twice. But not all antivan assassins are ones he likes meeting, and it could be useful to talk with the man. If nothing else, Roland will have another point of view. And Anders can push back any unfortunate name similarities as well - that memory is far enough in the past that he's not too bothered by it.

"Has that happened recently at all, thieves or brigands? Rather, when was the last time you can recall that happening?"