Wouldn't have to follow rule number one and still keep their cover, but I'll assume they are until I see proof otherwise.
[Mostly a lie, because he never assumes anybody's not likely to harm the innocent. But if he says that, he's pretty sure he'll piss Malik off again, and he still needs info out of him.]
I was apparently supposed to be gone already. Everybody seems surprised I'm back early. I mean, not unhappy, but surprised. I could use a good reason for hangin' around here, though, instead of gettin' sent out again. I guess this other guy's not home a lot.
no subject
[Mostly a lie, because he never assumes anybody's not likely to harm the innocent. But if he says that, he's pretty sure he'll piss Malik off again, and he still needs info out of him.]
I was apparently supposed to be gone already. Everybody seems surprised I'm back early. I mean, not unhappy, but surprised. I could use a good reason for hangin' around here, though, instead of gettin' sent out again. I guess this other guy's not home a lot.
You hangin' out with the local higher-ups, then?