[The momentary hesitation doesn't escape him. Interesting. Another future acquaintance? He hated to think he'd change that much. Possibly it was just that the girl had mentioned him. That was a much more pleasant thought.
Keep dreaming buddy.]

Good to meet ya.

[The mystery isn't enough to keep his attention for long, not with Chloe staring him down. And not with the scent of money in the air. ]

Fair enough, the best things in life might be free, but it's funny the things money can buy. Or can't, around here.

[He fishes a cigar out from a pocket, glowers at it. From what he'd managed to parse finding quality like this here was going to be difficult. But tomorrow was another day. He flicked his lighter open, smiled around the last piece of civilization he was likely to find.]

You don't mind.

[It's not a question.]

I take it that's what we're here to discuss?