Tannow let out a sigh, raising a hand to his temple as if to brush away the stress of dealing with her. "Well, it's like this: I don't make empty promises. I can see to it that all of your people, every elf in the empire, is freed and protected. I can do that, but there are several men who stand in the way of that action." He shrugged his shoulders, uncharacteristically relaxed. "So what option do I have? As long as they live, you and yours will be the servants, or protectors, or playthings of this empire. Is that the fate you want for them?<br/><br/>"Because if not, then you'll follow my instruction. We'll make you into something greater than you are now." Tannow looked the elf in the eye. "Look upward, #74... Number, I'll call you, until you pick a name yourself."