Ilphyl is getting a sense of how Jarlaxle names things and feeling better about their habit of 'Common words for plants' as names. "Of course. Freelance assassins are generally not something most leaders of cities want in the open." Because they are more than likely to be targeted or be the ones hiring. Granted, assassins working for leaders are often a different matter.

This is why Ilphyl considers the decision of 'I'm just going to live in the wilderness and take my chances with hungry beasts' a surprisingly sensible option that too few people consider.