“Because it’s my job to know everything about everything, particularly when it comes to those with money— or power.”

How close he’d been to aligning himself with Diplomacy. How much more he enjoys wicked, wicked secrets uncovered only in shadow. Her expression, however, sparks a proud widening of his own toothy grin. He does love it, dearly, the way her responses run so vivid. So mirthful.

So utterly sincere.

He’d never expected that. To find actual enjoyment in....well. No matter.