"I absolutely do think that's for the best. On the other side, I really can't have his skills in Peter's hands."

He doesn't think Peter could remove the tattoos from Jones but it's nothing he wants to risk. As much as he dislikes Jones, he's not stupid – he knows exactly just how skilled the thief is, however annoying he may be about it.

"And second, I am a man of my word, so."

He smiles darkly before he abruptly withdraws his influence from Stone's thoughts and emotions.

"Shall we get going?"