Naomi had played bodyguard on more than a few occasions and she was well known in certain circles as being one of the best.  It was obvious that this man sitting across from her did have influence among the Fae and his connection with the Duke was not something to be sneezed at either.  She sipped her wine nodding her appreciation of its sweetness and delicate body.  Her face never changed expression when he boasted that he could make all her dreams come true, which, to someone as practical as Naomi, seemed a bit of a stretch.  But opening doors?  Now that was a bit more realistic, although looking around the Inn made her think about dreams.  Hers were never this … pretty?<br/><br/>She took another sip of her wine and looked at the man sitting across from her.<br/><br/>“I’m not all that sure I would want you to make<strong><em>all </em> </strong>of my dreams come true,” she laughed.  “But if you’re the Duke’s man as you say you are and this young woman Rain is the Duke’s intended bride and considering, from what I have seen thus far, she is not going to be dissuaded from going to this “Todesfalle”, then I suppose she will need protection.”<br/><br/>Naomi knew she was crossing into an area she had been avoiding since returning from the borderlands, but on the other hand, if she was to attain her ultimate goal then she would need friends in high places and this Daemion’s influence with the Duke and the Bards seductive tale made this invitation as sweet as the wine in her glass.  She did not, however, like the idea of spying of the young girl, but if it was intended to be used to protect her then it seemed reasonable.<br/><br/>Setting the glass on the table she leaned back to take a moment or two to think over the situation.  Her fingers moved to her neck where she absently fondled the small blue vial attached to a thin leather cord.  There was nothing wrong with being cautious, but she had a few scores to settle and this might just be the avenue that could lead to that end.<br/><br/>“Very well,” she said looking the man in the eyes.  “I will accept this position you offer and your promise of a “handsome” payment, but with this one condition.  Should the Bard find herself in a situation where her life is in danger that I and only I will determine the best course of action for her to take.  If this is agreeable to you then we have a deal.”<br/><br/><br/>