Gaius raised an eyebrow -- no reaction? Ye gods, as Libra might say. "Why, it's almost like you're expecting an honest answer out of a thief. Name's Gaius. I don't like offing people for no reason. And a can of peas and a pocketknife pretty much qualifies as 'no reason'. Now, toss a jar of candies in there, and we'll talk."

It was difficult to tell from Gaius's casual, somewhat deadpan delivery whether he was joking, dissembling, or telling the whole and honest truth.

He really liked his candy.