"The Church pays us a monthly stipend to use our sewers. As long as they're not late, I don't care. Their gold is good. They think their sanctum is secure. We could spy on it if we wanted to."

"The Skulks are our allies, yes. Against the City Watch and other gangs in the city itself. I have no quarrel with the Khan. Old Shadow's feud with him is not my concern. In fact, when you next see your chief, tell him that if he doesn't treat with me as an equal soon, I'm going to get a lot more cozy with the Slum King."