Dale's expression was almost comical: first xer eyebrows shot way up, then xer mouth turned down into an uncharacteristic and intense scowl.<br/><br/>"That...makes...<em>way</em>too much sense! I'll ask a few questions, find out who else was in this."<br/><br/>Junior, on the other hand, seemed to be regarding little Anya thoughtfully. Then, for such a brief moment that Skye could easily have missed it, he very nearly smiled at the young Rabbit.<br/><br/>"Okay," he finally answered Dale. "Gonna keep my ears to the ground and my nose in the wind."  By now his meal was pretty much done. He poked at the remains for a moment. "So I'll call later. About the job. If it firms up. Gonna double-check something first."<br/><br/>"Darling, you're really far too suspicious," Dale teased him.<br/><br/>"Just playing a hunch, Dale," came his reply. He dug a pair of twenties out of his wallet, put them on the table. "I better get on it."  He gave Anya another almost-smile. "Nice to meet you, kiddo. Stick with Skye. She'll do right by you."