[ The comment about a poker game gets a derisive snort. Erwin couldn't play for petty stakes and they both knew that.

Well, they were lucky enough that the ante they put up in this particular game was unimaginable. Erwin had an incredible mystery to crack, and the consequences of failure were dire. ]

He'll make a good extra set of eyes then. But just keep your head on straight. [ It wasn't something they could control, but he wanted to say it anyway. ] I'd rather not have to act entirely at my own discretion here.