Well the man certainly had Spike's attention now. He raised an eyebrow at this eccentric fellow. Was he always so... animated? "Not sure if it's cynical or realistic, but we know what works here, and maybe I like you enough to tell you it's probably not a good place for a missionary like yourself." At least, that's all Spike could assume about him from his little speech.

"And I suppose you're here to show them the error of their ways, aren't you?" He nods to the bartender when his drink is delivered and sips at it. "I'm not dumb enough to live here myself. Easier to keep on the move and not get involved with anyone's problems but your own." He paused.

"But if the price is right, I might be convinced to look into a few problems myself."