Having spent some time in prison himself, Firo really can't argue with the need to protect inmates from each other. He saw a few prisoners inflict some brutal injuries and even considered beating the snot out of someone himself.

What does surprise him is that she'd even care. There was a warden back on Alcatraz who chatted with him a few times, but for the most part his experiences with law enforcement have taught him that they don't care what happens to criminals.

He's quiet for a moment after she stops talking, still surprised but now somewhat relieved. She actually sounds like a nice person. Finally, he smiles and shakes his head. "Nah, don't be, it's fine. I asked, didn't I?" He laughs and shakes his head, slightly embarrassed to hear that. "Um, no, but thanks."

The smile wavers a moment later; he was worried this question would come up. If he lies, he could get caught in it considering he's already mentioned his real occupation to someone on board. But she did say she was with an inmate now... So maybe the less horrible crimes don't bother her so much? Hesitantly, he replies, "Me? ...I manage a casino."