Temporal pixies

[Nephrite]

"I can't say we'd do anything differently if it came to light we had something they were interested in." Moore says.

He does have the ultimate trump card if he had to play it, but it isn't worth it for this.

"How do you think we should proceed? Simply claim we have no further interest in them and see if they want to make the first move about it?" He asks. "While it would certainly be nice to have them all together, I'm not in such a position that I can't wait on the matter."

[Anastasia]

"I suggest an offer and action," Is the disagreement, "I believe that they know you are interested, and there is little point denying it to them. Even if it were true, the devils would think otherwise." He pauses before, "I should know, Duke Moore."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I can see you've had a great deal of experience with this. Well, in these sorts of situations, what is the most common way to do so? Offering only gold seems... I don't know what the right word would be - basic? Does it even matter to them what's being offered, you think?" He asks, as he ponders what they even have that they don't just melt down anyway that might be of any use in trade.

[Anastasia]

"Any offer would do, as long as it is not an insult," Is the answer, "The question is how they respond."

[Nephrite]

So we have three pieces - the Shield (well, it wasn't a shield before but it is now), the Bracers and the Ring, and they have two others, of which I am not sure what they are.

Take 10 on Appraise 73, can I take a decent guess as to what the other two pieces would be worth realistically speaking? If he's going to make an offer, he's going to basically give them an amount that's fair for the items.

[Anastasia]

Considering your known interest, 100k would be a fine starting point per.

[Nephrite]

"Offer them whatever equivalent of 200,000 gold is for them." Moore says. "If they choose to try and gouge us, then at least we know we did this openly and fairly, even when dealing with devils."

Assuming I understood you correctly in that it's 100k per each item, so 200k total.

[Anastasia]

Correct.

"I will have news as soon as they reply," Is the answer, "I will inform you if they look to stall or not respond."

[Nephrite]

"Very well." Moore says with a nod. "I trust your instinct on the matter, so should anything come up in the moment and for whatever reason you can't come to me, you may act with that experience."

[Anastasia]

"I will fulfill your commands," he answers, "Are there any others?"

[Nephrite]

"No, thank you for your service to this disagreeable matter." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

Just waiting for the Empty Knight to awaken now?

[Nephrite]

Correct.

[Anastasia]

It is about half a day for the Empty Knight to recover. When it awakens, it simply lies there, no immediate sign of movement.

[Nephrite]

"Hello, again." Moore says. "Do you remember where you are?"