Sal was surprised at how Niko was acting, though he was proud that Niko could clearly stand up for himself. The surprise didn't show on his face or in his eyes though, he was a blank slate.<br/><br/>Kinoshin was pissed. The meeting was not going as planned, though when did it ever when it involved the genius brat. He decided to ignore what was previously said and talk about the newest project he was trying to create. He'd get one up on the brat soon.<br/><br/>~*~<br/><br/>Sal was bored. The long meeting was almost over and he was bored as hell. Oh he kept up with the conversation, but it didn't interest him that much. Not even the drifter in him.<br/><br/>"That should conclude our business for the day, Mr. Taylor. The festivities will be starting soon." Kinoshin said as he stood and held a hand out to Niko.<br/><br/>Sal's eyes surveyed the hand before approving that he wasn't trying anything with the hand shake.<br/><br/>Once business was concluded and they were walking out of the office, Niko first, Sal felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned his head to find that it was Laz's hand. His one eye pierced straight into Laz's eyes. "Yes?"<br/><br/>"I would /like/ to have a word with you later."<br/><br/>Sal searched his face before nodding and shaking off the hand before following Niko. Sal wrapped his arm around Niko's shoulders again and led him to where he knew the general location of the pit was from previous perusal of their surroundings.<br/><br/>"You okay Niko?" He finally asked when they were out of hearing rang from Laz and Kinoshin.