[ Revealing the trick is supposed to ruin it, but not for Matt. He seems relieved, like maybe he was expecting Daniel to tell him that some mask had slipped. The set of his shoulders eases, and his half-grimacing smile resolves into a small grin. ]

Guilty as charged, [ he allows. ] Though after that one diamond almost killed me, I think staying out here with the guy who saved my life is the rational choice.

[ A pause, as Matt reaches for the water bottle to top off the glass. ]

Okay, I hear it.