That's probably exactly what Al thought, or perhaps more accurately, Al thought that he wasn't the type of guy to get his hands dirty when he could have someone else do it for him. He's pretty sure that, back home, at least, people assume that Charlie does all the dirty work. In truth, he cultivates that image. Better to be the polite, well-spoken, non-threatening guy than the one everyone immediately pins as a danger and treats accordingly.
That's why, even though there's amusement in his voice, there's no malice or disbelief. Of course Al didn't think he had it in him. He'd have no reason to. As far as he's concerned, it would have been better off staying that way. As to what Al's business is down here, he can only imagine, but as long as it doesn't conflict with the casino, it's not his business -- or at least, he won't ask about it directly. That doesn't mean he's not curious.
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That's probably exactly what Al thought, or perhaps more accurately, Al thought that he wasn't the type of guy to get his hands dirty when he could have someone else do it for him. He's pretty sure that, back home, at least, people assume that Charlie does all the dirty work. In truth, he cultivates that image. Better to be the polite, well-spoken, non-threatening guy than the one everyone immediately pins as a danger and treats accordingly.
That's why, even though there's amusement in his voice, there's no malice or disbelief. Of course Al didn't think he had it in him. He'd have no reason to. As far as he's concerned, it would have been better off staying that way. As to what Al's business is down here, he can only imagine, but as long as it doesn't conflict with the casino, it's not his business -- or at least, he won't ask about it directly. That doesn't mean he's not curious.