"Ahem... I'm standing right [i]HERE[/i]!", the young, now [i]infuriated[/i] woman would say. She calms down (mildly) and re-assures you all, "Hmprrf... No, you may be blunt and as subtle as a mob of angry peasants, but yes I'm going to assist you... Aspiring Hunters. That's what you all are right?", and wonders, "I'm quite certain only Hunters are allowed... familiars.". She scoffs a little before saying familiars, almost like she recalled something else she finds funny... or pathetic.

"On the nature of your treat, I believe as you're all Aspiring Hunters you're likely going somewhere for actual Trick-Weapons, yes? Well, my family controls mining facilities, which I can steer in some ways. I could make them 'accidentally lose' a cache of Star-metal they've been keeping around. So you don't have to buy its' exorbitant price yourselves?"

"I believe that's only fair. After that, I request you don't come to me for anything else unless that's work related. I... well, my bloodline really, has plenty of problems we can't fix by ourselves that involve... removing certain individuals. Nothing evil or underhanded, but some people really should disappear, you know?" After that, she eyes the talons of Ruby and seems to mentally shake her head, "Uhh... your hawk is very beautiful but I'm afraid I should decline your offer.". Wow. rude...