"I can work [i]with [/i]anyone." replies Kalaya, tersely. "But why the cats? If you really want to stop this, why not just lend me some exorcists and we can hunt that Rakshasa down without the need for an army."

Even though she's saying this, she already knows the real answer: To make the Kingdoms dependent on the Dominion. A full scale war with the N'yari would bring nothing good, and would only ensure a Dominion military presence here forevermore.

Now, to answer your question Red Wolf, it depends on what you mean by 'serve'. Kalaya is a sworn Knight of the Thorn, her oaths are paramount and watched over by Bright Rose Aching; a goddess in the court of the Sapphire Mother. To supplant you over them in her heart would be [i]very [/i]difficult. You'd have to show her that all the things that Knighthood stand for are false, that the goddesses that she honours are deceiving her and, well - need I go on? 

But to 'serve' your ends, well - that's an easier proposition. Kalaya can be bullied. She can be tricked. Importantly, Kalaya is not lying when she says she can work with anyone. While she has seen your true goals for the Kingdoms, and will resist being made out to be a pawn of the dominion, she knows that, right now, she is at the weakest in terms of bargaining positions with you. Her only real leverage is her life, and the difficulty that might be faced should the Kingdoms learn you've taken it. 

Don't push her so far that she feels that cashing that in is worthwhile and you will still have a potential asset here.

Kalaya loves the Flower Kingdoms, her family and Ven - in that order (although you may not know about that [i]last [/i]one yet?). Present a threat any of those, with your desires as the solution, and she can be brought in line. The N'yari are a good one and, while she has questioned the choice, this is done in the spirit of a counter-offer, not a dismissal.

Of course, your best bet to have her work with you is to return her her arms and armour, lend her the exorcists with your banner, and send her hunting against the Rakshasa. But will that be enough for your needs? If you want more - then make your pitch. You can double down on your proposal, accepting no compromises if you want and she may feel forced to agree.

Just know that the tighter you make the cage around this bird, the more she will fight against it and the more damage she might wreak should she break free.

In the meantime, Kalaya glances at the clothing on offer and turns back to Cathak, with an eyebrow raised.