Billy Costigan, I believe he called himself. He was a Foreigner from about three years ago, long before your auspicious arrival. He ran his own law enforcement agency separate from Emperor Eshai's rule - in fact, I had a cousin who worked for him. It was remarkably efficient, and went a very long way towards keeping the city safe.

[It's the first time in the conversation Yunxu sounds genuinely thoughtful. It's impossible to tell from his tone how he felt about Costigan himself, but given his general attitude towards the Foreigners, one can probably assume any respect Yunxu feels is in inherent conflict with the rest of him.]

Would you, perhaps, like to follow his example? Prove to me the Foreigners are capable of protecting more than their own, and I may decide I need your help processing any salt I acquire.