[ Larus doesn't respond right away, drawing back and turning his head away from the fingers sweeping over his hair. If this is all that's going to come from his arrangement with Armand, he should be thrilled. In a way, he is. He doesn't have to give more than he wants, and in return, he has someone else in a position to do something more if it's required. He puts distance between them once more after a second or two, moving to stand; if Armand wishes for something else, he's going to have to make the effort to entice Larus instead. ]

Then I guess we're in agreement. [ He debates leaving it at that, but he needs to be a little more open to interacting with others if he's going to remain unassuming to everyone else outside this room. ] If there's anything you need me to look into, at any time, send a message. We can discuss it in person. [ Because he certainly doesn't trust these devices they'd given them to be entirely secure. ]