"No, no..." "That doesn't favor us at<em>all.</em>" The succubi chimed, then each paused, considering and looking at each other. It was then that Naael would be able to see the faintest signs that they'd once been elven twins themselves, long ago. But then they spoke again, looking back at her. "You will disable the wards first." "Then one of you will fall into our grasp willingly, likely you, dear elf." "The other will take your Queen where she wills, and return." "Should she not return, we keep the other, with no limitations." "No permanent harm will be done." "But no less than twelve, hours." "But no more than three days." "And then we promise to leave this place." "With no harm to either you, nor your elven royalty." "Beyond what is already done."<br/><br/>They stared at Naael, and smiled broadly, their voices strange. "We offer a fair bargain, elf. Should you choose to break it, we shall not be bound by it."