"I am a very respected client of the Thieves Guild, Remy. I've had plenty of contracts fulfilled by them, even one by you once upon a time. Jean-Luc would be remiss to refuse an invitation from myself for negotiations over another contract. Such things can take hours. And they happen at locations of my choosing, not always in New Orleans, though that has been my preference. But preferences can change. And of course, I can choose to bring whomever I desire with me during the negotiations... Jean-Luc usually comes alone."