Didn't really know much of the recent events or things that unfolded for most of the day. The information broker had been from one thing to the other, without any real idea of the details that happened in between, but it wasn't like that was a bad thing, it actually meant that his day was a little more relaxing if anything, and it gave him something to do later on in his evening; that was what Riki looked for the most.

The moment Deeandra [@Midnight Howl] presented herself, there was already a lot he could tell was worth looking into. It gave him a list of leads of information to know, someone always sees something. There was no such thing as an empty location, it just means whatever passerby had a suspicion of something kept quiet about it. Riki would figure that one out, currency had a nice way of doing that.

He saw the knife picked up and quickly ducked his head when it flew past, his instincts showed he was at least sharp at reading intentions, and he didn't leave any chance for showmanship or skill to be bragged about by Deeandra. His actions read he was startled by it, but his tone indicated it wasn't too much of a threat, [color=cyan]"Hey... That's not how you show colleagues a warm welcome!"[/color] 

He did have he full intention to indicate what he did know, [color=cyan]"Hmm... No... That's not true. I don't find it comforting to kill anyone that I know. For me, it's bad for business, a loss of resource, and it just shows a sign of weakness. When you can let you enemies live and remain powerless, that is when you truly show how much stronger than you are than them. If you kill them, it means you see them as strong as you are, and you're not sure if you will win in the long run. When you let them live... You show everyone that you're still very much in control, they compete against you simply because you allow them to compete against you and that alone."[/color]

He waved it off, [color=cyan]"Oh well. I didn't really come here to discuss philosophies. I came here to inform you that I am fully aware of your decision making in the process. I know you avoided the further interrogation of the individual I warned you of... and I've heard more than enough rumors that you have a little scout running about town to keep you aware of things in town. It's out of courtesy that I have left it at just rumors... But in the world of information. [b]I am the only best[/b] one at doing it. Whatever you think is working simply hasn't failed you at the moment."[/color]

He had set down the pastries he bought for the evening, pulled out the knife from the wall, wiped it on his pants leg, and opened one box to a strawberry shortcake he cut the tip of to eat; it clearly wasn't poisoned. 

He sighed, [color=cyan]"I would like to stay, but a day where I noticed I haven't done much... I know it really means there is a lot of work I need to look into. I hoped to sit down and enjoy what I bought for you in a more formal conversation. Maybe another time."[/color]

He reassured Deeandra with a wave on his way out, [color=cyan]"No need to show me out."[/color]