Their smile stretches wide and, for a moment, the world is quiet like the wind has held its breath.

"How interesting...I'll keep that in mind."

And then it breathes again and they're several steps back once more. "I'll think about it. If she's gone, perhaps the next person reinstates my old deal...but if she's gone, perhaps the new person decides I'm not worth keeping around anymore at all. Maybe you can help me with something else, then..."