[Simon may have his best Nice Guy face on, but make no mistake, he is studying Marcos in every respect. The guy is the picture of what Simon would peg as masculine in his mind, and that's enviable for someone who has been chasing that image for a decade, though it's never quite been in reach.

>Threat level: Medium

He laughs, the sound bubbly, saccharine. In all fairness, his joy is real, not entirely a farce.]

Well, what can I say? You're my hero!

[In a way, Marcos is.

Finally, this will give Simon an outlet, a domain for him to have complete command over.]

Sounds like you've got a lots to do, pal. I appreciate you goin' through all this trouble for little old me.

Is this a busy day for ya?

[Is there more that he can take, is what he wants to know.

At least in terms of information.]