Xi shows little response in her face, but leans on the table before him.  Though not large-- in fact, she's far from tall-- she has a definite presence.  "Agreed-- but you must to trust Aredhel, and Xi, also.  Tell us before you try a trap, no during, no after.  We watch each other's backs."  Her eyes flicker to Aredhel to indicate which is which.  "And if you try to trick us, it will not be good. Not at all."