So that was how the man wanted to play it. Fine. Riff shrugged. "Allies by association. The same employer, the same power source, and the same ultimate end goals, motivations aside."
Riff's face became more grave. "I'd be his accomplice if he needed help, we are on the same side, after all. I'm in the opinion that he's going to strike again tonight and it would make it easier to have an extra set of eyes. Or an alibi." He smiled a little. "It's much easier for a respectable Upper-Plate boy from such a good family to explain why he is wandering around after dark than it is for a, pardon my saying I mean nothing against you by saying this, Lower-Plate resident in places he doesn't belong."