"Quite all right." he replies, taking a sip from his own frosted glass. "It is always a wise decision to deal with things before they get out of your control." He looked around the group. "You seem surprisingly hesitant to speak." His lips quirked in a small smile. "I assure you, if I had any untoward designs on you right now I would not have approached openly. I seek only information, an exchange that leaves both parties satisfied."<br/><br/>He turns towards Antonio. "After all, if I demonstrate my value now, no doubt we shall deal again in the future. I am sure you know the value of knowledge."