The room was slowly filling. Emma wasn't going to let the others overshadow her. She cleared her throat, [b][color=Lightblue]"As I was saying... the answer to both of your questions are more or less the same. In the Harleys, or any other guild for that matter, there would be almost no chance for a Level 3 like me to get a face-to-face meeting with a King. And who better to learn from than someone who is not only Level 9, but also holds the highly coveted title of 'King'? Approaching you I have a surefire chance of being heard... plus, you're pretty badass, aren't you?"[/color][/b] Emma grinned. 

[i][b][color=Lightblue]If I really want the Black King to consider me I need to show her I can be useful... and I need to be honest.[/color][/b][/i]

Emma's expression straightened. [b][color=Lightblue]"To be frank with you your kingship,"[/color][/b] She didn't speak the title with doubt like the newcomer. [b][color=lightblue]"I originally intended to come here to find out more information about the break-in at the other Kingdom's vaults. It's obvious that you're involved... too obvious. I'm sure whoever preformed the theft wants you to be suspected. The other Kings are probably also smart enough to know this, but they'll turn to you as a convenient target."[/color][/b] Emma, helpfully, raised her hand, holding up three fingers. [b][color=Lightblue]"Basically, related to my motives, there were three potential outcomes for me. The first was that you accept me as your apprentice and I turn my loyalty to the Black Kingdom, happily progressing under your tutelage."[/color][/b] She lowered a finger. [b][color=Lightblue]"The second and third both involved me returning to the Harleys. In the second scenario I could've returned offering false, or, more unlikely, true information implicating you in the theft... or maybe absolve you, depending on which would be more convenient for me."[/color][/b] Emma dropped yet another figer. [b][color=Lightblue]"The third involved me staying on a little longer. I suspect you'll look into the thefts yourself, since they hold some obvious interest for you as the 'suspect' of the crime. If you do find out the true identity of the thief I could've offered it to the Harleys."[/color][/b] Emma now dropped her final finger and lowered her arm. [b][color=Lightblue]"In the second and third scenario I would gain notoriety in my guild and have a higher chance of advancing, obviously a win for me. However, after coming here, I think I'm going to change my plans... The idea of joining you sounds pretty exciting. The Ebony Strikers against the world, right? I'd like to be a part of that. So I think whether you take me as an apprentice or not I'll join you, but obviously I'd prefer if you accepted my request. So I'll pledge to you right now: If you accept me I will work my hardest for you and the Strikers, and I'll be the most loyal subordinate you have."[/color][/b] By now Emma's now signature grin had returned.