Valeska whirled around to face Kit and his accusations, a scowl curling her lips. A second later, she inhaled, and looked hard at the magic-user.
"Perhaps you have been sent by Pelor to test me? Do not think I relish the possibility of death for a second. By accepting the call of Mayaheine, I am promised a life with strife, a life I accept to protect those good souls less fortunate."
She holds up a single silver coin. Casting her gaze around to include Thamior, she continues.
"This may not look like much, but each one can mean the difference between a cold and hungry night, and a blanket and bowl of warm gruel to many a suffering pauper. Some of us may fight for riches down here, but I fight for poverty."
The tone in her voice calming slowly, she lowers and shakes her head. "But perhaps you are showing more compassion in your case. Perhaps I am acting rashly. Fine. I will not hold these actions against the pair should they surrender again to us."
Defeated yet resolute, she points to the northern door.
"They'll want us to check that way. Shall I open the door and continue ahead?"