That was their relationship indeed and, at least for the moment, Bakura had been as truthful as Costigan had. That wasn't to say that there might not come a day where the thief would throw him under the proverbial bus; having a common goal did not, in his mind, have anything to do with loyalty. It was the same as working in tandem with Malik Ishtar for the Rod and Tauk... once his dark personality had taken over, his motives had changed and that put him at sudden odds with Bakura. Ironically it had been the difference of opinion that had severed the partnership more than the Shadow Game he'd lost.

And so Bakura's body language -- the thoughtful incline of his head, the faint purse of his mouth -- said less about the revelation of Costigan's status and more about what he himself could get out of this deal. He had no personal stake in whatever side of the law the undercover was on, though on principle he thought less of most in positions of authority because they were so rarely based on merit. But that was countered by the fact that Bakura had seen Costigan be effective and more over, be smart about it, and that was buying him leverage when the thief may otherwise have just cut ties.

"As it stands the prison is rather inaccessible, rendering most of your promised protection voided," he pointed out. "So regardless, we may need to revisit our bargain."

And then in a sudden impulse of curiosity added, "What is he giving you, to do this?"