Talion shook his head and gestured for Kersinta to sit back down.  She was a beauty, wasn't she?  As were Kisara and Mouse, not to mention Innora back in the city.  It seemed this part of Creation was blessed with beautiful women!  Including Tolina, at times.<br/><br/>Her answer wasn't exactly convincing, however.  "Kersinta."  The pretty blond youth sank to a knee in front of her, partly to encourage her to sit and rest, and in part to make her feel comfortable.  To make himself less threatening.  "You don't have to pretend with me.  I'm not with the priests.  I got involved this to steal the treasure being offered to the sea god because I thought he was being greedy and propping up bad rulers."<br/><br/>He smiled, "Imagine my surprise when the "treasure" was a person and already stolen by someone else."  The thief reached out and set a hand on one of hers, "And I'm still willing to steal you if you don't want this.  Yeah, you were chosen.  But what's your choice?  What do you want?"