[Pegasus wasn't foolish enough to take stock in the words of someone who had thought nothing of using him as a human shield. There were just some things you didn't get over. He still has a bit of a bruise to show for the incident. And the fact that Ivan wanted more than he was telling—with the exception of that rather forward statement—gave rise to him being very cautious of the man.

Pegasus wasn't going to put himself into any more questionable situations.]

Hmm. I don't believe you, Major. I know your ways too well now.

[He isn't going to make the same mistakes. Setting boundaries was the only way to go now. He doesn't feel right about being alone with him for long. Especially to somewhere where it would be hard to leave, as last time he hadn't been able to leave the room for over three hours.]

I don't think it's a good idea. And what sort of business?

[Because he has a feeling there's more to this turn of conversation than the other man is letting on.]