Ianthe allowed the pair of Zax to discuss the situation without interruption, simply keeping still and silent, with her hands visible, until she was addressed again. When he finally spoke to her, she bowed her head again in thanks for his compliment.<span style="color: mediumturquoise"> "Most 'assassins' aren't worthy of the name,"</span>she observed.<span style="color: mediumturquoise">"They're thugs who think the job is just about killing, when it's actually about subtlety and discretion and, sometimes, <i>not</i> killing, if it turns out that leaving a target alive is in the client's best interest. The first thing Giantprick told me was how much the Syndicate valued its arrangement with you. Eliminating you might have solved the immediate problem, but would have made things worse in the long run."</span>She paused to shrug slim shoulders, and allow a small smile.<span style="color: mediumturquoise">"Besides. There was a bonus for actually getting to the bottom of this. I hate to leave money on the table. My coffee habit is expensive."</span><br/><br/>She let that sink in for a few moments before speaking again.<span style="color: mediumturquoise">"Unless there's anything else, I'd like to be on my way. I'm sure you're quite busy, and I wouldn't want to take up more of your valuable time."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>