make them happy (open)

Locke

im all for compassion

He takes the cards, shuffling them some again before dealing them out. Is there any point to the card game anymore? Not really but it gives him something to do with his hands. They probably shouldn't be unattended in a place like this. He can't afford her except he can. But there are some things even he won't let go of. "Really? You'd think it was just business." Locke likes to think he would be able to keep it business. But he can see how her clients might warm up to her, and maybe even how she might warm up to them. "Hope I'm not disappointing you too much. I'm typically a lot better with my mouth." He gives her a little crooked grin and a wink.

He shuffles his cards around, biting his lip before putting a few down and grabbing more. He makes a little noise of frustration before looking back up at her. "Well if it works for you, I'm glad you enjoy it. It takes a certain kind of person to work in a place like this and thrive." He's seen what can happen if you're not built for it. But that's neither here nor there. "I do a little bit of everything. I suppose I specialize in acquiring things for other people. Or myself I suppose. Keeps food on the table and a warm place for my head. He kind of shrugs. Not a straightforward answer but still.

but not on my dime