Linai was speechless as her eyes fixed unblinkingly on the beast god, Diran's sudden touch and movement making her jump slightly and saving her from having to respond hastily. She had almost forgotten he was there.<br/><br/>She held still, her sword relaxing down a little as she watched their interaction and listened to the gods proposition. A part of her was screaming inside to take her payment and leave, get as far away from this place as possible and just forget it ever happened... but there was a larger part of her that commanded her to stay.<em>Just listen,</em>it seduced,<em>listen to what you're being offered, rich with treasure! and think of the power! This god is weak and yet even now look at what he can do... just think what he can do for you when he is fully restored!</em>Vengeance... it wanted vengeance and that was never something that came easily or without hurt to someone down the line. Luckily for all here in this room she had never really had very high morals. She survived and did the best thing for herself to get by and right now this seemed like a very good opportunity for her.<br/><br/>Pushing aside that niggling, ever decreasing voice telling her not to do it she finally lowered her sword placing the tip on the ground and leaning casually on the hilt. She was still suspicious and frightened but feeling a little more comfortable as it seemed that this creature had some need of her and that meant there was a job to do and a bargain to be made. Perhaps fate had brought her here for a reason after all?<br/><br/>"My word is my oath... by all the riches in this room I swear my loyalty to you," she shrugged, her voice strengthening as she saw how this pleased him "my life has had little meaning so far, give me a purpose Beast God, let me help you wreak your vengeance!" Her words surprised her, as did the sudden thrill she felt at what she was doing, she didn't care much for the world anyway, it's people had done nothing for her, it's god had never cared or offered her anything and it's laws had nearly led to her death on numerous occasions... what did she have to lose?<br/><br/>((Edit: thanks Saberkitten *points to message below* and also no problem Diablos. I'm going to be away for a few days over the weekend but will PM both of you with details))