"No, I've noticed. And I don't care if anyone else is. A customer is a customer. But just because it's good for you doesn't mean it would work well for me. Call it a preference of lifestyle. I don't care to find out if it would still be the same for my business, but I don't think it would improve it if the word got out."

At her mention, Jacob glances at the surrounding ghosts. It looks like she's right, but that doesn't mean anything for his fears.

"Is that what I did?" He says it casually and manages a small smile. He'll let her think what she wants this time. He lets out a fretted sigh as he looks at the road. "Well, I suppose I'm not getting anywhere by stalling. If your offer still stands, then? Otherwise, I'll be here until daybreak." He motions toward the walkway. "I'm only two blocks away."