Narvin took the vial and tucked it out of sight in a pocket, the motion casual, smooth, nothing-to-see-here-folks. But even if anyone did see, notice, he had the feeling that Mr. Chau could aptly convince people to unsee anything he didn't want them to see, if he had a mind to.

"Well, since fixing your problems is the path to fixing my problem, I am, as the saying goes, at your service. What seems to be the matter?"