[color=5ec4b3][center][h2]Kagan Galegar[/h2][sub]Kinner of The High Chruch of Krenta 
Interacting with: Ehkota of the Royal Family of Drakka [@Ellion][/sub][/center][/color]

Kagan remained deathly silent as Ehkota spoke, face impassive and moving only enough to take occasional sips of his tea. He payed little attention the warriors flanking him, it was a childish tactic and he had no doubt the Prince knew it. [color=5ec4b3][i]"Probably done so he need not waste his time on cowards..."[/i][/color] He thinks dully, only giving a polite nod as he was congratulated on his work with Krisov. Correcting him on the nature of the encounter would hardly be productive.

He readied himself for a small argument as the prince finally deigned it time to get down to brass tax, expecting a denial of the tithe owed to him (and by extension, the church). It would be pointless, he knew that already. It would shame the death of Krisov, but if the royal family refused to allow the transfer of a bride, there was little he could do than bring it to the priest of the local temple to lodge a complaint. Ehkota's request, however, was certainly not what he was expecting. Kagan nearly chokes on his tea, setting the cup down before clearing his throat with a brief cough. 

[color=5ec4b3]"You will have to excuse that mi'lord."[/color] He says, readjusting himself as a more friendly air came about him. [color=5ec4b3]"I was expecting a wholly different conversation with you. I apologize."[/color] He'd known of the kings...condition. Not in detail, he would wager few outside of the palace would. But to be asked by name for the act was little more than a mere fantasy before now.

He takes a small breath, calming his eagerness. [color=5ec4b3]"While I would gladly accept your offer Sire, there are a few things I need to make sure have been taken into consideration before we move on, as a matter of formality."[/color] He says slowly, leaning forward in his chair as he thought. [color=5ec4b3]"First and foremost I would like you to consider a more veteran Kinner for the task, if it would please you. While I was successful in bring peace to Warlord Harin, it was my first act as a full member of my order. Given the gravity of the situation, I do not wish to cause you or your family more suffering due to my inexperience."[/color] 

Kagan did not particularly enjoy the idea of losing this tithe to another Kinner, inexperience be damned. But his ego was secondary to his duty, and he would be damned before he let himself forget that. [color=5ec4b3]"Secondly is the matter of the tithe which would be owed after the fact. To be brief, considering the prosperity your family has brought to yourselves and our people, it is...considerable."[/color] Kagan takes another sip of his tea, steeling himself for what he had to say next and the possible outburst to follow.

[color=5ec4b3]"Its value beyond what would be fair to ask. And given that your brother is set to inherit, the responsibility of its payment would fall to him and him alone. To that end, before anything can be done, I will need to negotiate an acceptable amount with him and an elder member of the church."[/color] Kagan silence himself, gazed fixed tightly on the Prince as he attempted to calm his nerves. One would have to be blind not to see there was little love between the two, and Kagan would hardly blame Ehkota for that fact. 

There was a part of him that wished to provide the service pro bono, but he silence the thought as soon as it arrived. To do so would be little better than regicide, and he would move mountains before letting his king be shamed in such a way.[color=5ec4b3]"...With that said..."[/color] He begins, despite his better judgement. [color=5ec4b3]"You are to be commended for your loyalty to your father for bringing this forward. It is rare that one of my order is approached by someone our age. I am deeply pleased to see our peoples finest house has wisdom and strength in equal measure."[/color] He says, tone flat but warm. Kagan Galegar did not deal in flattery, he had not the tongue for it and now was no exception. Still, it was only right to give the young prince something to ease his mind. 

[hider=Summary] Kagan meets with Ehkota and expects to be denied his tithe. He is however pleasantly surprised to discover the young prince is only concerned with preserving the honor of his father. Kagan, impressed by the young Drakken's loyalty to his family, informs him that he agrees to perform the ritual killing, but not before speaking with the elder prince so an acceptable tithe might be agreed on.[/hider]