"They get greedy," Ex says, nodding in agreement.

It seems to Ex that Eames had a good thing going and he was smart about it. That honestly, made all the difference.

Ex stares at the piece in front of him for a long minute as he considers Eames' question. To have someone who isn't Meridian in his mind? That takes a lot of trust. But, they're here... in their home, right? That equally takes trust from men like them.

"Not until we ran into you, no," he admits. "Having every protection imaginable would be better. I admit, I've always been a little curious."