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As the tray of gold-filled pouches touches down on the table, Vade arises from a corner table and smiles.
"Nothing sets a glimmer to my eye like the shimmer of gold in candlelight. I will accept this advance of 200 crowns, as I will accept the full reward when the task has been completed. The question isn't whether the task will be completed, but instead who will complete it, and whether they will do it alone.
"My profession is one of solitude and stealth, but if the story you tell is true, this task may be too great for even myself to handle alone. Having exchanged words with Sir Thantos I have concluded that he is a noble and good man. I befriend few, and trust fewer still. However, I have taken a liking to the noble Knight Sir Thantos, and intend to walk with him so that we may confer further."
Vade glides to the table, and conceals a gold-filled pouch somewhere within his flowing black garments.
"I have learned to trust only my own blades, and my sling can find limitless munitions in the wilderness that we will surely be spending more than a fair share of time in over the upcoming days.
"I require little food, as I like to keep myself light and nimble. Hunting small game with my sling will prevent starvation and keep me in practice. I am therefore ready to embark on this journey. It is my hope that the rest of you are as well. To die of your own accord is one thing, but to put the lives of others at risk with your ill-advised actions is unacceptable, and I strongly advise you to think before you act."
With that, Vade makes for the castle gates so that he may further confer with Sir Thantos.
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"Yes, I rather like this God fellow. He's very theatrical, you know, a pestilence here, a plague there. Omnipotence. Gotta get me some of that." -Stewie
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