[Hmm.]

[Matoba looks at the man for a moment, as if in consideration- consideration of his character, of an idea. He doesn't seem the type for whom an 'exchange of mutual benefit' seems like something that is going to fly, but maybe he can make the offer cleanly, and work around it after the fact as something useful.]

[Any connections were useful than no connections.]

As it happens, amongst my other services, I often act as a consultant in matters of spirits and the unseen world. As my profession in life, I mean, [He tilts his head with a small, business-like smile.] I realize that there are likely many options in acquiring information about this realm all around us, but I believe a human viewpoint can be uniquely useful, given our ...disadvantage.

[The fact that they were few and far between, that is. Matoba had scarcely seen but a few Lost Souls that were even human; to say nothing of the lack of human souls in this realm. There was a camaraderie, in that.]

Should you have any need in the future, I would be happy to make myself available. Re-establishing my business here is something I have been considering, regardless.