"Perhaps...but perhaps not." Mareth replied, smiling at the woman as she considered a moment, then shrugged and gagged her. "On the other hand,<em>no one</em>is invulnerable. It may take time and effort, but<em>anyone</em>, even I, can be broken. And I would<em>kill her</em>before allowing her to go free."<br/><br/>Then, that said, she dragged the woman down into the basement, making certain to tie her to a set of shelves. Then she went upstairs and did the same with the other woman, or started to. Then she paused, removing the gag and telling her. "Keep quiet, hmm? I'm going to make you an offer."<br/><br/>With a gesture she dispelled the charm clouding the woman's mind, and looked her straight in the eye. "I'm going to offer you your freedom. I've defeated Ivy, and the spellcaster who came along with you and your friend on my own. I'm a demon, my dear, but I'm fair. I'll offer you additional power in exchange for your loyalty. You wished to become more powerful and prosperous, or why would you be a bandit? I'll offer you that which you desire. But in exchange, you must help me, and take my power into your body."<br/><br/>((16+15=31 Diplomacy))