( Having a contact over on the Thorne side's a benefit to him, too, so this deal's kind of a win-win. Easy enough to take without a second thought, so Stephen earns himself a nice approving nod. He'd shake on it, but that probably wouldn't be a good look for anybody watching this exchange go down.

Which brings them to part two. )

Not a problem, no, but listen-

( His hands come up in an appeasing look, no offense gesture. )

I don't wanna be a dick and accidentally break your nose or something. You sure you're game for that?