<strong>Ruby</strong><br/><br/>The elf considered that for a bit before replying gently, inquiring of her.<em>"And how would you feel if I offered it to you?  If I asked your loyalty and services as mine to command...but in exchange I gave you a chance to have it, and to sleep with me, and only those who were willing to sleep with you?  Isolde, I'm</em>trying<em>to come up with a compromise that keeps you from hurting others, but doesn't cause harm to </em>you<em> either.  I don't want to hurt either of you, and I just...I want some stability, some security.  Obviously I need help from others, otherwise I wouldn't be here.  Would you please consider it, Isolde?"</em>