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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hillsy7" data-source="post: 6749202" data-attributes="member: 6689191">Burrai SteelbornBurrai opened his mouth to speak, but instead chewed his words for a moment longer. He considered just lying to Kadar, and leaving the finer details of compensation to the colour of his coin - this wasn't Omar and good mercenaries knew what they were signing up for. Occasionally that meant being paid to face dangers one could never overcome; Burrai himself had lead mercenary teams into situations where he knew little of the enemy's strengths or numbers. He scratched his ragged scars for a moment, an ugly reminder of that time. He'd chosen that route, and now in the training ground outside Kadar's office recruits swung practise swords with barely a scruff of beard for defence. He changed his words."The situation then," he rumbled, brows drawn down in thought. "Yes, my home is remote, and the buyer knows this - he'll have to provide his own protection most of the year. Any threat....particular to myself will natural follow my departure, especially if I allow word to make the rounds both here and elsewhere my name holds weight." He smiled slightly. "Besides, I expect my business will attract plenty of attention over the next few months so anyone wishing me harm won't be looking for me at home." Let Kadar chew on that piece of information....and hopefully spit it into the ears of the Black Network in a few weeks time."As for details. 3-4 honest men would be enough - I'm sure old Uthal wouldn't mind a stroll in the country if I let him know where I keep the last of my brandy. Stay one night as guard and return. In future a similar visit each season seems reasonable, and I'll impress upon him that the contract is mine and so he must suffer them. If he wishes other activities, well then he must hire their services from you as usual. If the owner dies in the meantime, then I'd still appreciate my property watched until the contract ends..."Burrai pauses a moment. Kadar may lack the verve of his father, the attraction to risk and adventure, but he'd already thought down several fraught avenues. He knew business if nothing else, which Burrai appreciated."As for what you might deal with? I can't give you specifics; I've tended to deal personally with those who've bore me a grudge over the years. But I concede there may be risks, and for those I'd say look to my past. I've spent a varied time, both working with the Devils and many other companies, and any poorly aimed revenge will come from there. And you have my permission to pass on knowledge of my departure if you think it will keep your men safe."~There, let him consider that~ It was as close to truth as he could get. If Kadar showed even a glimmer of intelligence, he'd be able to gauge the dangers easy enough. If not, well that would be his own fault.</blockquote>

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