<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=69109.msg3082577#msg3082577">Quote from: Krayz on 27-05-2010, 22:21:25</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"You have my invitation," Velve said simply, "and none would dare deny its merit." He watched Ursula curiously, sensing some sort of stuggle underneath her fascimile of perfect poise and control. She was not going to lose this battle, the assassin knew; Ursula was a strong creature, one that would not be ruled by her passions. He would not have approached such a creature with his offer. As Ursula took a step back, he wondered what about his proximity made her uncomfortable. He simply let the matter go, however, not wanting to risk compromising the ground he'd made in this negotiation.<br/><br/>Velve tilted his head curiously at her question. "You still control this negotiation," Velve pointed out simply. "I am still the one entreating, and so the terms are yours to decide, and mine to try and shape after you have given them."<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">She tilted her head and her curved brows furrowed a bit at his answer. Chilled hands slipped behind her back and she grabbed one wrist with the opposite fingers.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">"You approach me and then tell me I am in control of the negotiation." She blinked and let out a breath something she had gotten used to doing. It sometimes unnerved people when her lungs did not fill with air.</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">"Hmmm, I am not even sure how this little 'relationship' will work. We are both from different worlds. How will we contact one another? Will you simply be counting on me to do, how do you say, dirty little deeds on my world and vice versa? You are looking for an ally? How will that work?" She was genuinely curious about his offer and how all the many details would play out.</span>