[ Later, once they arrive in Neo Tokyo, and Silco's off his painkillers enough to actually check his DMs, this conversation is going to come roaring to the forefront, and Silco will remember this exact line. ]

Please, anyone I keep around knows precisely who they are dealing with.

[ He fishes for the water, something to distract as he pinches the cigarette between his fingers and takes a drink, while he stares very pointedly forward at a point on the ground in front of him. ]

Be careful, Tezcatlipoca. I'd think you're trying to make your intentions known, if I didn't know any better.

[ Please Tezca he doesn't want you to know what he's actually thinking about right now. ]