The dragonling gave Akiros a simple nod when he admitted being a bit... unsettled, not needing him to go further. He did mention perhaps Akiros should think about talking with someone, anyone really, about his feelings. Last thing he wanted was for an opponent to magically or even actually exploit that.<br/><br/>He gave Korima a long look, before smirking and tilting his head. "Oh, so you like bluntness. Fair enough, private dinner when we get back?"<br/><br/>He hummed at Serena's comment, before quietly commenting that, as far as he was aware, most paladins had an emergency weapon surgically implanted in their butts. But he was counting on her to help him convince Sak'bas to remove it.<br/><br/>He waited for Tina to reply for a moment, before nodding sagely and giving her a humorous wink. "Good thoughts, though perhaps you should find a way to say that in fewer words. You were talking for so long I forgot what we were talking about."<br/><br/>Devaguea listened to Talia's quick report, nodding slightly at her admitting it was rather thin. He thanked her for her thoughts, before asking her to keep looking, before adding that he wanted, but was NOT ordering, information about dragons. At her likely confused and incredulous look, he explained that he hadn't spent much time with other dragons and wanted to know more about them before they showed up to investigate him. He didn't expect any soon, but better to be prepared.<br/><br/>Devaguea listened to the few stories his newest member was willing to share, before finally deciding HOW to ask the questions he had. He also was speaking loud enough and close enough to the group for the others to hear, so they couldn't complain later about not being told. "First, do you wish to be a bodyguard, or an adviser? I do not mind you<strong>advising</strong>me, but I dislike being manipulated. I am not so naive to think I am somehow able to avoid it, but I request my companions be honest with me; I will be honest with you, until a companion proves they aren't worthy of such consideration. Second, and this is the important question, do you have issues working with the followers of evil deities? They won't be in adviser positions, but I see no reason to try and completely ban them from my nation if they agree to follow the laws."<br/><br/>The young dragonling only rang the bell thrice before stopping, shaking his ear fins to get the ringing out of his ear holes. "We are adventurers hired by the new lord to explore the area and make sure there aren't bandit or monster lairs in the area, as well as map what resources and settlements are already present. May we approach?"