"Yeah, that's what Valdis and Gene and Sokka say." Tony shrugs and smiles a little. "Go Team Foreigner, right? The whole thing was their idea, really. Valdis has had some dealings with the Snakes, and I need to get back into SI... It makes sense to talk with each other about what the gangs are up to. If anybody learns anything interesting, maybe we can use it to our advantage."

He spins around on his stool so he's fully facing Zelgadis, putting aside his pencil and notebook for the moment. "So, what's your angle in all of this?"