"I was hired by the Lord-Mage Neiar Gallandrin." He stated the name as if it was supposed to mean something to Elizabeth. "As for the why, one does not ask questions in my trade. Ransom? The possibility of alliance? Your wonderful personality?" A small smile flashed on his face before he shrugged. "Your father is the most powerful arms dealer in the west, love. Even you must be able to name countless reasons for the Lord-Mage to want you."<br/><br/>It was the most that Glaran had said since his monologue with her late captor.