[While the older man still definitely sets off some of Aak's gang-related alarm bells, the actual conversation has relaxed him a bit. The people in gangs that talked this much were at least not the kind to take sudden swings at his jaw.]

I've done a few deals. Some over the counter, some under. [He gestures, swiping his hand back and forth high up for above the counter and down low for below. He also just does them for fun but you don't bring that up when someone's crunching numbers.]

And a few have been heartfelt gifts to close acquaintances, sure.

[He smiles, omitting the fact some of these "gifts" have been "given" without the dear friend knowing. It still counts.]