"Makes everything else so much easier." Arno nods, appreciating the sentiment, er lack of one, involved in that. It makes sense as a concept to him, the idea that there are people who, for whatever reason, you wouldn't have a problem with any other time or day. It hadn't happened much during the years he was on active duty, so to speak, but ideally, it's why the Brotherhood chose as it did, when giving out assignments. Keep it from being personal, make things as professional as possible. Bring him peace in accordance.... You can't do that so well if there's anything personal behind it, can you?

"I'm glad then. Knowing where I stand can help" Well, for the moment, he's sitting, his boots dangling a little over the edge there as he takes in a few breaths, watching with renewed eyes for a few moments there.

"It doesn't seem the same city, almost, like this."