Eli and Hennink returned last of all. They did not catch the continued stand off with Stax, but they did hear the Reeve when she spoke. The two Carthian's exchanged a look. Hennink shrugged. Eli spoke.
"We got no stakes but we put the guy into Torpor. He's stashed in our car. Safe." The big man's mouth twisted. "You want him, fine. Take the car as a sign of good faith - we can see to ourselves so long as we're taken to Davis. We got a safe house there and its off your turf." He fished for the car keys and held them out.
Stax actually bowed to Alessandra. "I would be happy to." He flashed a mirthless smile and followed the Reeve into her office.