<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/4IltC5z.jpg)</div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Mage cliche roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2015-12-22 16:37:04, Vergil1989 (uid: 14438) rolls: 1d6 Result: 3 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=83414)</div></div>Whether it was the alluring woman before her or her own wandering thoughts working against her, but she was sure there was something she needed to be aware of when dealing with this vampiric woman.  It wasn't immediately life threatening, so she doubted she was in any danger, but it was still nagging at the back of her mind as she listened intently to the woman's words, glad that Lulia found her plan acceptable.  At least that was a point in her favor, and the offer, which Lady Lulia laid out pretty plainly, was quite a tempting bargain.  That said, Zerxel folded her hands behind her back and cocked her head to the side in curiosity, having not expected such a boon as to be turned into a vampire herself if she performed well enough, provided she chose to leave the Dungeon of course.  At least that was an option for her, if she didn't misread the vampire's words or their meaning, so it wasn't necessary she quit, but it was preferred by Lady Lulia obviously.  That said, Zerxel hadn't come this far for mere fame and comfort at the end of her journey to get this far, but on the other hand, she understood she might not even make it that far in the first place, so having a comfortable nest egg waiting for her at the end of her endurance and possible sanity was a comforting thought at the same time.<br/><br/>The only downside was Lulia's stipulation that she not choose a Counselor from the goodly faction.  Zerxel paused, about to speak, but let Lulia continue, fully aware she only had her word to go by, but she honestly seemed as benevolent as she made herself out to be.  And again, the priests of Cyril and those in charge of the Dungeon wouldn't have let Lulia through the door if she were a threat to anyone around her, so chances were good she was being honest.  As for why she didn't wish Zerxel to stay away from those she had been thinking about talking to, the reasoning was admittedly sound, and she couldn't fault Lulia for not liking them because of their own narrow-minded views regarding her current state of unlife.  Ignoring the fang filled smile, and honestly something about it was erotic in its way, Zerxel stroked her chin in thought, her red eyes taking in the red haired woman before her.<strong>"I must admit, you drive a pretty good bargain Lady Lulia.  And honestly, I don't think I'd get a better offer, despite the fact I had been considering trying to vie for the favor of the Valkyrie if nothing else.  But like you, I get the feeling they wouldn't give me the time of day, simply for the crime of being Drow, although like you, I have done little to earn their direct hatred.  I could be wrong and they wouldn't mind helping me, but you certainly gave me something to consider if nothing else.</strong>"  Coming to a decision almost as soon as the words had left her mouth, Zerxel smiled and held out her hand to Lady Lulia.<strong>"You know what?  If the worst you desire is for me not to go for the goodly counselors for help and a bond made between us, I think that's a pretty small price outside of pleasing you of course, and that I'd do for free."</strong>She chuckled, and made a show of licking her lips before her smile turned serious.<br/><br/><strong>"That said, if you can provide a material advantage of any kind, I am adept in the two bladed style of combat, a sword of equal length and balance for each hand.  Beyond that I am a rogue of no small skill, so throwing knives, a lock picking set, and other such essentials would go a long way.  I know that is asking for a lot, but I am simply giving you a list of what will help, but the blades I'd choose first and foremost if I had to."</strong>Zerxel stated, before her serious expression melted away somewhat.<strong>"I will say that if I think I can make it to the end, I will likely keep going, but if I feel I can't, having suffered too much corruption of the mind and body, which is far more likely given the fact no one else has made it so far in recent memory, then I'll gladly stay your guest for a month, if not longer if I take a liking to your home and your company.  I have no desire to return home either way, so sharing information about it is no problem for me.  Some of the more...sensitive topics might have to wait at first, but something tells me we'll get along fine regardless."</strong>She smiled and fully relaxed then, before nodding towards one of the more secluded places around the hall.<strong>"So, shall we make this deal of ours official my lady Lulia?"</strong>