My, but that was an open line. Not responding to it somehow took a great deal of mental strength and will, but Vlad mustered himself up to the challenge, nibbling on his salad some more. Someone here had pledged loyalty to the man and then disappeared? Probably a sign that the man wasn't worth Vlad's time, either. But, well, a little time spent learning more about the situation couldn't hurt.

"Myself? Oh, whatever seems best at the time. I believe in diversifying. The old saying about too many eggs in one basket, and all that." That was probably vague enough to be annoying, but in fairness, the other man hadn't exactly offered even that much information. "Looking for interesting prospects in an unfavorable situation like this."