He nodded, before looking up at the ceiling. "I worked under Mime. Not directly, but he kinda ran all the 'support' and rear line types, while Red Commissar ran the front liners. Kinda like Adam and Jamie from the Mythbusters, except they could not stand each other at all. I was slotted with the outfitters, so most of my equipment showed that, as outfitters are commission based, as opposed to the more 'salary' based DOMINION minions under the Commissar.<br/><br/>I asked because I... need someone to tell me what to prioritize, so it gets done first. Or rather, more quickly than other, non-prioritized equipment. I do realize I might get called to be a front liner, but I need to know what the group needs. I am more a mercenary than a villain, even if I am... Oh, lets be honest, I am too unpredictable too be a hero. Do I outfit myself in the best first, work on outfitting the others first, work on augmenting defense or offense?<br/><br/>This has nothing to do with actual position, but what the group needs more of, first and foremost, as well as fastest."<br/><br/>He let her answer, before returning to the original question like the previous exchange hadn't happened. "As for compensation, materials are a must, as much of wiring and iron and steel as I can get, I can refine it further into whatever mystical metal I need. Raiding any nearby lairs would be a wise move, before the other groups get the same idea, pull what we can out of them, for the items to be returned when and if the owners come back. And if we use them in the mean time, so much the better, one less thing I had to build. But as for cash..."<br/><br/>He took a long breath, making a quick assessment of his own funds, and what he would need to reestablish himself somewhere else if things went pear shaped. "Call it 40k a year with the mats, and I would not feel cheated by the exchange."