It was rather obvious that if anyone looked around, the number of waiting vultures, especially in a place as big as the Empire, could easily rival the number of those in the Federation.
So, realistically speaking, if Luca were to work with him instead, it would be far easier to maintain his current lifestyle. If anything, he would even be able to have a semblance of freedom and authority.
Because with the kind of disruption he and his little guild had brought out into the open, hiding behind House Kyros wouldn't be enough of a shield against everyone else.
Even so, Cassian had no intention of making any direct moves to poach in the middle of the dance floor. That would've been foolish, especially with so many watching.
But planting a seed, or at least a bit of worry that would eventually bloom into a nagging feeling?
That was different. He felt that was just fair game.
For one, people were far more convinced by their own conclusions than anything handed to them outright.
