[ he nods, tail no longer wagging but at curled attenion]

No... I get it. I got the advantage of being self employed if you get me. So I can be choose-y. Not... not everyone can.

[ there's a sharp, focused look in his eyes that is rarely there for Will. Determination. He built a web of favors and connections that gave him power. Power he intended to grow. So maybe, one day, no-one would have to get into the wet work. Or at least not so many.]

But hey, blowing off is why we're here, yeah?

[ he bumps his shoulders with Alvin's]