[yes, but he should probably dial it back.] Hee hee... That might be a lot to ask of just us two. We don't know yet all the ways this game is played. It'd be hasty to decide something like that. [he says, feeling no hypocrisy whatsoever.] Hmm... But you're not completely off. I think there are ways we could both get what we want if we work together. Strictly business, no friendship required, of course. Whether that's by killing someone or both of us trying to break the game... That remains to be seen.

[and-- he needs to fully sell this, so--]