Robert
"Anyone on them would do but I'm searching for one in particular, I was Thalmor myself once but before I left I head one of my 'colleagues' say they had business in Dawnstar. So that's where I'm headed."
Lynnette
"Impressive. Didn't think the Thalmor would let a person leave their ranks alive," She answered, leaning forward a bit as she started focusing on her food a bit more.

"Bad news though. Think my fee might've just gone up." Her voice suddenly took a sullen tone. "You've just made me guilty by association. If you fuck up and get caught, which is a very real possibility, I've got a target on my back for even being associated with you."

Her eyes flitted up from her plate and practically shot through him. This revelation had made her less than happy, that much was clear.
Robert
"I understand working with a former Thalmor is less than convenient but I never intended on staying with them. I just needed them get me to the embassy so I could be here in Skyrim. So I can find my true order I now serve. The Thalmor probably assume I'm dead by now."

*Looking at her gaze he could tell this ruined her mood a bit and for that a clear expression of guilt would show on his face.*

"But I understand. You will be payed appropriately. More than I initially offered."
Lynnette
"Good," She replied succinctly. "And as a word of warning, I wouldn't count on them thinking you're dead. There are countless ways that magic can be used to keep tabs on people."

Finally, she decided to somewhat change the subject. "So, what was the question you had for me?"