Because youse got a good head on your shoulders. Maybe with time, you'll eventually be good enough to work for ol' Pete!

[He. Obviously hasn't picked up on the fact that Kenny was bullshitting him. Pete thumps his own chest and a sinister grin appears on his face.]

And of course, I wouldn't want the mayor dawdlin' about no bureaucratic stuff. Everyone knows the best way to get what ya want right now is by also having somethin' to negotiate with.

[And, just like that, he makes a move to grab Kenny.]