Ajax fought down a self-congratulatory "hah!" when the maid looked him up and down then led him towards the secret passageway he had requested, not without some clear reluctance. One did not enjoy a long life in Ajax's line of work without picking up on a few things, such as the habits of spellcasters or people with enough money to hire some. They loved their little rat holes, they did. Ajax was left with a foul-smelling tunnel, a key in hand and some more questions. Questions he was going to ask, because his presence was mostly likely not needed and he could likely make there in short order as well now.

"She must be stopped? Your boss? You know I've been hired by her, right? Have to say, I wasn't expecting you to say much of anything, let alone that. Do explain, I begin to tire of all this blatant intrigue".