[ While he doesn't know the details, he's a planner down to his very core. This exchange started out in his mind as going very different; he can't say he's disappointed by what it's turned into. With what Quentin's given him, he's forming another option that could do them both favors. ]

Grift too much and you're going to end up caught sooner or later. Every gambling hall here is full of people with fast hands like me and you; they'll be looking for it. [ Kaz lays this out conversationally, expression soon going shrewd. Scheming face? Scheming face. ]

I've a better proposal: I'll keep you busy, paid, and housed. Even if you're a maybe Grisha, I have use for skills like that.