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<blockquote data-quote="Liminal Syzygy" data-source="post: 1678483" data-attributes="member: 1373">Pyior seems lost in thought a few moments more, then speaks, &quot;I, too, will accept your request. From a analysis of the available facts it seems clear to me that your plans have the best chance of granting much-needed stability to this region. And I can determine no sensible reason for Shaddeck to pursue this matter rather than self-aggrandizement. I would of course like to speak with him and hear his side of the matter. And if he can have a rational discussion on the matter, perhaps he will be more inclined to listen to a fellow magister.In turn I have two requests -- the acceptance of neither is a prerequisite for my accepting this task. First, as my companions have alluded, the more resources you can provide us with, the more chance we have of being successful. Would you consider providing us with a payment for services rendered so far, or an advance on the final payment? Perhaps minor magical salves and the like would be appropriate?Secondly, it seems probable to me that all or some of us may have to face this Heart of Night to meet Shaddeck's conditions, or to gain the respect that will be necessary for negotiating with him. Can you provide us with more detailed information on this trial?Finally, I have a question -- do you think it likely that he will accept us as your proxies? Our plan could collapse like a tower of cards if not.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Liminal Syzygy, post: 1678483, member: 1373"] Pyior seems lost in thought a few moments more, then speaks, [COLOR=Plum]"I, too, will accept your request. From a analysis of the available facts it seems clear to me that your plans have the best chance of granting much-needed stability to this region. And I can determine no sensible reason for Shaddeck to pursue this matter rather than self-aggrandizement. I would of course like to speak with him and hear his side of the matter. And if he can have a rational discussion on the matter, perhaps he will be more inclined to listen to a fellow magister. In turn I have two requests -- the acceptance of neither is a prerequisite for my accepting this task. First, as my companions have alluded, the more resources you can provide us with, the more chance we have of being successful. Would you consider providing us with a payment for services rendered so far, or an advance on the final payment? Perhaps minor magical salves and the like would be appropriate? Secondly, it seems probable to me that all or some of us may have to face this Heart of Night to meet Shaddeck's conditions, or to gain the respect that will be necessary for negotiating with him. Can you provide us with more detailed information on this trial? Finally, I have a question -- do you think it likely that he will accept us as your proxies? Our plan could collapse like a tower of cards if not."[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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