[. . . for some reason, that makes him feel better. to know that someone here had an inkling, even if they mostly took him at face value]

It's true that I take on odd jobs as I please. But it's usually for a reason.

[folding his arms, leaning his back against the wall, flicking his gaze towards the end of the aisle as though making sure the cameramen don't reappear at the worst possible moment]

. . . because I'm a confidence man.

So whatever job needs doing for the sake of a scheme, I'll do it.