Bingo. I know my heart is pretty big, but somebody has to do the dirty work sometimes.

[ He can be surprisingly pragmatic, for all that he is; after all, assassination isn't a job that preaches optimism.

Hm... ]

Not that I don't mind a bit of brain-picking, even if I do prefer the physical kind...[ One of those teasing smiles finally returns to his face, leaning more into the genuine direction. ] but am I getting extra credit for this assignment?