[He doesn't back down, though he watches the tail for a moment before meeting her eyes again. Both palms flip up into a shrug.]

Fine by me. It's been a pleasure doing business with you. [Or, like, will be when they get that far. Wow, should've saved that one for later.] I'm not exactly opposed to doing it in the open, but if you have a preference now's the time to say so.

[As long as one of them gets off, it counts for the reward. That's the primary focus here.]