When you're posing as a potential client of a private military company, it doesn't pay to be subtle. A private army is a very high-dollar item, and the people who rent them tend to be super-rich and not afraid to show it. It's an expensive cover I.D. But if you do it right, it's worth every penny. You want your target focused less on your credentials and more on the make of your watch and the size of your wallet.
Vale: Mr. Krueger? Jack Vale. Good to meet you. And you must be... Finley: Charles Finley, Mr. Krueger's associate. Vale: This is Andrew Thompson. He's my regional manager for the eastern seaboard. He'll be handling the day-to-day of your account. He'll take care of his daily transactions?
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Yes, that is right.
— Mister Micawber
Yes, that is right.
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