[Demeisen receives Sho’s observation with the equanimity of one whose experience with black markets has been mostly of the secondhand, autodidactic kind. He’s actually had very little direct experience with markets of any kind prior to now, but has quite gamely plunged himself into the midst of this one now that the opportunity has arisen.]

Didn’t use to, as I understand things.

[He regards the young man as he straightens from his crouch over the weapons display, casting an eye over him now that he’s got a proper view of his person.]

Atmosphere’s gotten hostile to those with Meridian leanings of late. If you’ve picked a side yet and you’ve thrown your lot in with them, I wouldn’t advertise it. Though, [—he quirks a brow—] it’s not exactly safe either way.