Ascension to Office
The Banker grins and says, "Oh, charming, you really want to know the full story?"
"That's unfortunate," the guard continues, so smoothly that they might as well have been a single voice, or two trained actors. "You see, I have a philosophy that stories are like food. They're best when they're kept spicy, served over several courses, and keep you wanting more right...until...the end."
The guard opens the lock of Whisper's cell, then unlocks the one you're in as well, while the Banker continues to talk. "In any case, I really have no animosity towards you. Just because we happen to be on opposing sides in this conflict doesn't mean there's any need for us to be personal enemies. The food was a mere courtesy. Hospitality, you might call it. Also, I'm hungry, and it's always so uncomfortable to eat while people watch you without food, don't you think?"