Kallen cleared his throat. [color=D82408]"Oh believe me, the idea of drawing the final curtain on this creature is one I am not completely opposed to."[/color] His tone was calm, but it clearly restrained something more sinister. He tapped the eye patch he wore. [color=D82408]"This Tinker Imp stole a very important item from me. If I did not have a spare I'd be spending every single day until I could create a replacement risking constant mana exhaustion. I'm sure an Isoli like yourself is fully aware of the risks behind that?"[/color]

He looked over to the imp. [color=D82408]"I have more reason than any to deal with a potential danger, however, I am not ignorant to a potential opportunity. I am more than willing to create a win for everyone."[/color] His gaze turned back to Maeve. [color=D82408]"You may not see it now, but a deal with a rare creature such as this could create something more unique and valuable than what was taken from you. Would you prefer to satisfy your temporary need for revenge, or gain a valuable tool that can last a lifetime?"[/color]

Tinker Imps were out of Allanon's realm of expertise. He had built an information network around Calabris operations with the assistance of the Red Saints and smaller groups that were not fond of the powerful family. He did not believe that it could be much of a help, but perhaps the Tinker Imp could prove itself.

Things between Maeve and Kistal turned extremely sour. [color=50B1B8]"Lady Maeve, do you really believe your response toward either Kistal or the imp is warranted? Is the crime of theft something worthy of a death threat? Such a small creature could die if frozen. I definitely agree about the doubts in regards to the crafting capabilities of this Tinker Imp, however, I am not interested in a punishment that far outweighs the crime. Also, I don't understand your animosity towards Kistal. I know the interactions you have had with him around me are moments where he has not been at his best, but to threaten him like this is far from a just action, and I will not stand for injustice."[/color]

Allanon rose from his seat and looked at Kallen straight in the eyes. [color=50B1B8]"Let's get back on topic. You say there is a potential opportunity here? I will trust your instinct, but the Tinker better be able to prove it. Why not give it a test?"[/color] Allanon drew one of his throwing knives from his bandolier and placed it on the table. [color=50B1B8]"Let's see if it can craft a replacement for this blade. You'll pay for the material since you're willing to make this call considering you've lost the most from this creature."[/color]

Allanon was honestly impressed that Kallen was willing to give some favor to this Tinker in spite of losing an important item to it. He was all too familiar with seeing the effects of mana exhaustion, and he could imagine how awful the experience could be to suffer something like that for an extended period of time.

Kallen nodded as he closed his tome. [color=D82408]"Very well."[/color] He turned and strode over to Suzune. [color=D82408]"Suzune, do you happen to have fresh peaches? I'll buy a dozen if you do."[/color] He hesitated as he realized his money was upstairs right now. [color=D82408]"I'll be right back with the money."[/color] He was going to need it if he was going to cover the material cost for the new weapon anyways. The trickiest part would be to convince the Tinker... if he could communicate with the damn thing.