"Hn." Tim was going to let that drop. There was no use arguing things like that, not when their worlds were so different. He knew they had done a lot of good, and he didn't need Zouichi to validate that. Not to mention potential of hurt pride.

"Old habits die hard, I guess," Tim commented sheepishly. He wasn't sure how much detail he should give Zouichi. After a moment, he said, "We were wealthy, yes. And one of the bigger names about town." No need to give the scale, though. "Made expensive gadgets a little easier to come by."