Elijah shrugged. "Neither of us know how even this deal is, but we shook on it. So we have to hold true to it. That's the right thing to do. And I am a man of my word." He smiled and looked delighted at the turn of events. He stood finally to go wash his cup. "If you wish another cup of tea or something to snack on, don't hesitate to ask. you are my guest after all."