Laird picks up on the shift from the nuances in harmonics and tone in his voice. A cool wave of mutual understanding washes over him as he meets Chase's gaze. He couldn't be sure which side of the con he was putting himself into but being weary of it was enough for now.
"I'm much more comfortable with first names. I assure you my clients and my sphere is rife with the successful and prominent. I'm still finding my niche in Sacramento but the engagements are refreshingly similar."
"We have a meeting then!", and breaching his rule he extends a handshake on the matter to Chase. "A good run in the night will be a pleasant change. I'll let you pick the park of course."