Max walked into the apartment and his eyes scanned the entry way and living room. He seemed to be judging it yet his smile gave nothing away. He chuckled and spun around to look at Cole again.

"Why? Well a number of reasons. I was pulled here quite suddenly. Been looking for people to make deals with, no bites. Unfortunate but that's how it goes. Even I have a dry spell from time to time. And finally I came to talk to you. It has been a while and I thought we could catch up. Play twenty questions, if you were so inclined. Maybe make a deal or two, if you're willing. It isn't like you see many people from home in a place like this. Am I right?"