Mercane meeting (Jaela; 84 days left)

[Corwin]

"What sort of lesser goal?" Jaela asks, not confirming anything for free,

[Anastasia]

"Merely going after a Duke of Hell or lesser creature," Enthuzal replies, carefully drumming a finger on the table.

[Corwin]

"I see," Jaela says with a curt nod. "Let's move on to Fierna's offer. What is she bargaining with, and what does she expect to receive in exchange?"

[Anastasia]

"My answer to that is contingent on your answer to that first inquiry," Enthuzal answers, waiting several moments. "What say you?"

[Corwin]

"My goal is to free Lifasa and crush anyone in my way."

[Anastasia]

"If you succeed, it is likely a plethora of officers and nobles will be disgraced, including those on the battlefield. Tell me, do you have any preference prosecuting actual devils versus fallen celestials?" The mercane asks, speaking carefully, slowly.

[Corwin]

The fallen would surely hate her more, but given that regular devils want a literal fate worse than death for her Jaela doubts it makes much of a difference. "Once again," she responds just as carefully, "I intend to free my world. Those that stand in my way will be destroyed, be they devils by birth or fallen celestials. Beyond the scope of that, I'm not about to seek out one or the other. I am, however, anxious to get to the point."

[Anastasia]

"Lady Fierna would view it favorably if devils are disgraced and slaughtered, but fallen suffer milder fates," The mercane says. "In any of your affairs regarding your war to free Lifasa and other actions against Hell. If you are favorable, there are considerations and offers."

[Corwin]

"How many traitors with their sigils is she offering?" Jaela asks, all businesslike. "And what sort of timeframe is she proposing? Hours? A day? Two?"

[Anastasia]

"She is not offering any traitors at this time," Enthuzal says, "She is offering funds and other intelligence."

[Corwin]

"I'm sorry, that's the only thing I'm interested in at present."

[Anastasia]

A long pause as the mercane considers, "Are you certain? There are other offers to make as well, if you'd prefer or be interested in other types of compensation."

[Corwin]

"I'm afraid so. If she were offering Lixer's head on a platter I might reconsider, but I sincerely doubt that given even those losers aren't on the table. A shame you came here and wasted your time, seems like?"

[Anastasia]

"I get paid regardless," The mercane says, "Standard, so that I don't influence negotiations unduly," Ever so slowly he rises and offers you his hand, "It was a pleasure to meet you, Jaela."

[Corwin]

"Likewise," she returns, shaking it.