Talion gave a soft sound of dismissal at Kersinta's plea, "You're a sweet and kind person, Kersinta, but I don't trade in lives."  Not when it was the sea god's<em>duty</em>to protect Hacre and keep the seas in order and he was well propitiated for it in prayers, offerings, and temples.  He didn't get to have a human sacrifice.<br/><br/>The descent was an incredible experience and even the jaded son of Nexus found himself watching in wonder at the palace and it's grounds as they approached.  "Now that's something."  Gods.  Well, yes, actually.  A god, anyway.  He tried to rein in his marveling at the scenery, however.  They were here on business, after all.<br/><br/>He eyed the snail soldiers warily but then blinked at the beautiful girl who approached them.  She looked like Pearly but her clothes weren't so fancy and she didn't have that expression like she smelled shit.  He watched her change throughout her little speech and couldn't help smile at her perky attitude.  If only he was sure that any of it was authentic.  He wouldn't trust anyone here as far as he could throw Zavros.  "Thank you, most kind and lovely Wavecrest.  You are radiant, indeed."  He pulled the hood of his robe down to smile at her and give a shallow bow, "We are grateful for your hospitality and generosity.  Pray tell, for we take our duty to Kersinta seriously, may we accompany her to the august presence of Maur-Azur so that we might see her fully accepted and safe?"<br/><br/>Such frippery of language!  But he felt like flowery would work with this girl.  And he did not like the idea of letting Kersinta out of his sight if he could help it.