We are making use of each other.

[But he quickly turns his attention to the better topic.

Though, he lowers his voice, considering what it's about.]

Of course I did, is Steven truly so stupid? I cannot say I am surprised you were able to weasel so much out of him, but that he would believe you'd be interested in joining is...absurd.

And while I know you are wont to blather, might I suggest you keep such information to yourself. Should any of that get whispered into the wrong ear, I might very well suffer for it.