[There's a brief falter in his smile, but his disappointment isn't long-lasting. How can it be, with By looking like that?]

If you do think your sort of intelligence is applicable, know that I would allow you all there is to see, even if you don't work there. It'll be our little secret, should you need to know something. [He winks, taking up his glass for another sip.] Flattery gets you everywhere. There's also the Shades Darker here regarding secrets, should you want to put how good you look to use. But there's quite a bit of hands on experience there.