[ He nods, ostensibly in a sympathetic manner. If the boy can't handle theft, then Myriad's decision to not make mention of his actual professions was better thought-out than expected. Initially the lie had been for practical reasons -- who would ever accept help from an assassin so soon after a near assassination? -- but he'll keep up appearances, as necessary.

It's nothing he's not used to. ]

It's a difficult thing to wrap one's head around, admittedly. Aside from the legal repercussions, there are the moral issues one must contend with, as well. You'll find I do quite a lit of compartmentalizing, I'm afraid.