Gallus crossed his arms. "I'll think about it," he said. Being reminded of Vile's capricious nature was something of a tiny shock in that regard. He could see many people getting exploited whether they were getting a cure or not.

Regardless, the real question—the nature of this culling—had gone unanswered. Either Hiritus didn't know or he was being deliberately evasive. Gallus decided he would have to try again later.

"How about you?" Gallus asked out of more genuine curiosity, "What are you getting out of all of this, jester? Riches? Power?"