Unfortunately, that seems to be exactly how Thorne thinks. He offers a faint, wry smile and a small shake of his head.

"I merely pass along what they've told me. I wouldn't assume to know the full extent of the Thornean court's feelings on the subject, no more than I would assume your own.

"This artifact exists. Thorne would trade it for the assistance listed within that note. However--"

He glances briefly over at Kyle.

"If parting with the relic is impossible for some reason, or you think that it is too dangerous in anyone else's hands..."