Louie smiled, feeling he had Daniel's attention, but only a bit. Two could play at the game of poker face.

"Well, do you really think the staff and the researchers are telling us everything about this place? About why we're here? Any of that? If you're as stealthy as you say, I'm sure you could pick up all sorts of information on that. I have some ins and could point you in the right directions, too." He nodded. "All I'd ask in return is that you gather some information for my... Personal use."

Okay, that sounded a little sketchy. He tried to reframe it. "Well, personal isn't quite right. But as you can see, I'm a businessman. I'm sure there's ways you can help me with that. Consider it a job in market research."