[even if he knew him well, flippant is his middle name, and he doesn't look the least bit serious or grave at the question.] Oh just checking up on the bandits to see how they're faring. I hear they've been giving many of our number a hard time. [he lowers his voice to a conspiratorial whisper as he slides... a paper fan out of his sleeve and snaps it open, adding an even more ridiculous air of mystery to his words.] Between you and me, I don't think they're going to give up so easily.