The man's face freezes a long second, as he appears to consider.  Then he smiles, a slightly annoyed smile, the kind of smile that means he's angry with someone not actually present.  "I see.  I have a Changling in my employ one whole day, and already a buyer has appeared.  It seems I need to discuss that with MY associate."<br/><br/>He looks away for a moment, guestures for a girl to bring a couple of drinks, takes a swig of his, and says, quite calmly.  "Despite what you may have heard, I have barely gotten anything out of this deal.  What have you to offer me?"