[Vash pauses. Considering lying and saying he had some money, but what would be the point? Besides, he liked his job and didn't want to leave it.] No. I don't have money that they just give me. I have to earn it. [He avoids saying how because he's pretty sure Knives won't like hearing what he does.]

Let's find some paper and write up that contract. [Yes, he's trying to change the topic.]