[There is a moment of silence as he stares at her. Of all things he hasn’t expected that. But the shock bleeds way into satisfaction.] I see. Well, I wonder why our benefactor made this offer.

I’m not going to back on the deal but, [But at least Vex makes it and that’s enough for him. Thordak falling is…it puts to bed an old ghost. He sighs and folds his wings, tucking them in so the glimmer of the ends of his feathers isn’t annoying.]

I’m glad you’re here. Whatever is going on here, we can handle it.