Never thought of it that way. I always figured they just wanted to keep me behind the scenes to avoid the inevitability of my charm wooing all the ladies.

[ He winked at her teasingly before taking a drink from his glass. When he set it down again, there wasn't so much nonchalance in his voice. ]

Truth is, Regina, I know stuff they don't want getting out. The only privileges I get are because it advances their goal in keeping my mouth shut.