Kahlil had braced for a worse reception than this. He glances to Rhy once to indicate that he means to say something, then to the Keeper.
"Thorne is prepared to provide protective magics and alchemical supplies, among other things. You already know that there's a price for their aid." A brief pause. "It might seem contradictory to you that we've come representing the faction and not ourselves, but we would like to say again - our goal is to preserve the life of this world with what power we have. Our bones and flesh were not born of this land, but many of us believe our fates to be bound to it."
For good or ill. Kahlil believes in the former. At best, the Keeper might understand the intention behind his words - at worst, he will be insulted by the extra time wasted when he just requested they not dally. He quickly glances to Rhy again, for the other man to continue with the details.
swapping turn order this round
"Thorne is prepared to provide protective magics and alchemical supplies, among other things. You already know that there's a price for their aid." A brief pause. "It might seem contradictory to you that we've come representing the faction and not ourselves, but we would like to say again - our goal is to preserve the life of this world with what power we have. Our bones and flesh were not born of this land, but many of us believe our fates to be bound to it."
For good or ill. Kahlil believes in the former. At best, the Keeper might understand the intention behind his words - at worst, he will be insulted by the extra time wasted when he just requested they not dally. He quickly glances to Rhy again, for the other man to continue with the details.