[Sorrow weighs it over carefully. It's possible to just destroy her belongings, but where would that leave him? Besides, this creature is pathetic enough that he would almost feel guilt himself if he'd simply ignore her pleas and get at what he wants. The safety of his people is paramount, before anything else but you need to trust us, they had said.
No alliance has ever come from one side trampling the other. He can't protect his people without these creatures, he knows that.
So, he relents- it's not like he has much choice in the matter if he wants to keep some form of good graces, but he relents all the same, with a small nod.]
I understand. Give me the itemized list later and we can come to an agreement.
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No alliance has ever come from one side trampling the other. He can't protect his people without these creatures, he knows that.
So, he relents- it's not like he has much choice in the matter if he wants to keep some form of good graces, but he relents all the same, with a small nod.]
I understand. Give me the itemized list later and we can come to an agreement.
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Okay.
[She doesn't know what to say. She's done everything she can, and he seems to be agreeable. It's best not to push it further.]
I'll take care of it. All of it.
... Thank you for b-believing in me.
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[He's not particularly amused, but nods once all the same.]
Don't ruin it.
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I won't.