There's a pair of gasps, as he transforms, one massive, from the dragon, and one from Saarisi, the room remaining a fair bit more on edge, even when he finishes. He does blink with a bit of surprise, but nods as Draiss replies, his eyes glittering as Draiss makes his offer. "I see. A most intriguing offer, certainly, and worth far more than I was expecting. I have, in fact, heard the rumors of your constructs, and their capabilities. And yes, I am... acquainted with your island, which was one reason I decided to violate my Queen's directives to<em>not</em>make contact with you. One reason of several. You bring change, wherever you go. Have you heard of the rabble organizing themselves in the Lower City? Likely not, I imagine, though they claim to have sworn themselves to you, on the words of a madman preaching the end times. He began, some time yesterday, and has nearly raised an army, in less than a day's time."