[ He snorted. Little did he know, of course, that Amos had already had an encounter with Silco's genius daughter. ]

Right. I'm sure it will happen. Now, I'm sure you have plenty of places that you have to search out, just like I do.

[ His lip curled, and he looked over the crowd. As much as he was nervous -- perhaps even afraid - of finding others from topside down here, he too had plenty of connections to make. Plenty of strings to pull, and people to talk to. Similar to Amos, Silco had not been down here his entire life, he didn't know the faces of every major player, and every person who he could manipulate. He would have plenty of opportunities, but he wanted to beat any other players down here.

He had the wits, he would soon find the product, but he wanted top be established well and before he saw too many down here. ]

By the way, I'd recommend being ... cautious about who you bring down here, hm? Make sure you vet them, properly before we start sharing Kathova's secrets. I don't know about you, but I don't want this place getting...pushed toward some of our fellow new arrivals in Meridian.

[ Not that he thought Amos's resolve was lacking, but perhaps those he would choose to share with. ]