Finished? You seem to be having fun so I don't want to interrupt you.

[ His voice is lighter now. If he sounds too serious, it might show that Vrenille isn't so far off the mark in some places. ]

If I wanted a fight, I wouldn't wait for you to give me a reason. I'd give one to you. Who the hell would feel more comfortable being dragged into an alley? I don't really like it too rough.

You're too easy-going with the murder talk. [ He's been referring to that more than the city. The guy likely isn't new, and people can adjust to many things. ] You're either in bed with them, or you're desperate enough you'll go with anything.

[ Ash allows a beat. Vrenille is a good-looking guy. It doesn't mean he doesn't want Ash -- doesn't mean he does; it's how it feels sometimes, but Ash knows it doesn't hold true for everone. ]

I'm betting it's the former. You know a friend who's a murderer. You're inviting a murderer to coffee. What's that saying about you?