Jacob thinks that's a far kinder thing to do than some might, but if the men Wen Kexing sends this way haven't actually done something wrong, then perhaps it's a better option than the knee-jerk reaction others might have had.

"Are you saying I wouldn't make you money as a whore?" He says, some of that old banter back in his tone. Briefly, anyway, before he replies with seriousness to Wen's question, words choosen carefully.

"They've got a list. People to be assassinated. I thought the extra work would be useful."