"Good to know." The fact that Dal wouldn't share and the fact that he'd be nearby. He nodded to him and then looked straight ahead. To make sure he wouldn't see what direction Dal went. It wasn't what he would have preferred but you couldn't build trust by always thinking of yourself first. That simply wasn't how it worked.

Once he was gone, he paid for the meals then headed back to his hotel to get some sleep. Over the next few days he had some leads followed and he started to realize that this had to be someone with a good deal of power. But who? That was the problem. Especially when he didn't know where all these people were disappearing.

Without telling the police where he was going or what he was up to, he headed back to the area where he'd met Dal. With him, he brought food and blankets. No point in asking questions without giving something in return. A few people later and he saw Dal.

He smiled as he nodded his head. "In need of some food again? I brought sandwiches."