[He then gives a relieved sigh and blinks as he hears out her explanation. And he quickly raises his own hand to meet her handshake!]

Um, Detective Dick Gumshoe. Of the LAPD! May the peace and prosperity be with you too! I never heard of the Tradelines... is that like some kinda international thing?

[But he also mulls over the rest of what she said at the same time.]

But, uh, you're right. I was just in the maze, and it looks like it was out for a while. I don't remember anything about any birds collecting taxes...

[He always thought taxes were for the birds!]