His yellow eyes glinted with delight at Caleb's anger, although it was well-hidden the tall man could still catch the tightening jawline. Which was what he really wanted, a reaction, to push both Caleb and Ambrose closer to the edge. To test the limits of their patience. But he didn't want them to fall over just yet, at least not until he had the staff. "Hm, yes, that sounds perfect." He hummed with satisfaction, his eyes trailed back to Ambrose. "I would recommend accepting this offer, I may just increase the price... Perhaps a nice dinner too?" He tightened his grip briefly on Ambrose.

Ambrose gritted his teeth as he felt the hungry gaze, he tried his best to hide any emotional reaction, knowing it would only amuse the creature further. 

The creature laughed heartily at Caleb's response, immediately dropping Ambrose from his arms. Ambrose quickly stumbled away, exhaling a breath of relief. "Fine. We have a deal. You may refer to me as Codal." He extended a clawed hand out for a handshake, "Seal the deal and I'll help you get what I know you need." He paused, "But you're on your own until you get me that staff." Ambrose hesitantly took the hand, wincing at how hard Codal clenched, shaking briefly. Codal grinned widely, "Fantastic, let me get you the map that shows the path to this temple-" He paused, pulling out the tattered map, "Do watch your step though, sweet thing." He handed it to Ambrose before taking a step back from the clearing. "I'll contact you once if you have the staff in your possession, farewell." 

Codal disappeared almost immediately into the shadows, leaving no trace of his presence. Ambrose slumped forward, rubbing his forehead. "God. what have we gotten into?" He shivered before letting himself down to rest on the grass, snuggling closer to the warmth of the fire. He offered the map up to Caleb, "Here. take a look at it."