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[hr][center][color=DEB887][h3]Critical Diplomatic Failure Part 2[/h3][/color]
[b]Dragonspine Mountains | Evening[/b]
Dumas[@Martian] Catherine[@13org] Almira[@Kumbaris][/center]

Anki listened quietly as Dumas volunteered to go by himself with the strangers. Truthfully, she saw some good points with his suggestion. He really was likely the one with the most chance to escape unharmed should these people ended up being as sinister as their strange behaviors implied. Regardless, however, considering nothing much was known about the capabilities of these strangers, it remained a doubtlessly risky endeavor. [color=DEB887]"Like Catherine, I also do not doubt of your capabilities, Sir Dumas. And indeed, there are merits to your suggestion."[/color] she nodded at him politely before continuing. [color=DEB887]"Still, I believe that it shall be a highly risky endeavor nonetheless. If you wishes to go, then it is within your rights to do so as I have no rights of my own to stop you. However, personally, I indeed do not feel that it is a good idea to go with these unknown strangers."[/color] she turned her gaze toward Almira and Galmira as she spoke the last of her sentence, expression showing slight hint of suspicion at them.

[color=DEB887]"In any case... If Catherine's suggestion of a cremation is for a reason or another not acceptable, lifting that corpse should not be of any issue for the golem that I am able to create. That part shall not be a problem. As for the second issue. That of fairness."[/color] Anki turned her gaze toward Catherine, nodding in agreement once more toward the alchemist before then shifting her gaze directly at Almira. [color=DEB887]"I cannot say it any better. As Catherine said... We are only willing to do as much for you as you, yourselves, are willing to do for us. And then, the third issue. That of trust."[/color] She paused for exactly three seconds before continuing to speak again. [color=DEB887]"I know not who you are, nor your people. I know not of your history. The truth of your claims about your people's history as well as your promise of fair treatment are wholly unknown to me. I'm sorry, but I cannot afford to pay no mind to the concerns of you not seeing us as equals. Especially when you have a dragon taking your side."[/color]