He nodded, before giving her an inquiring look. "Partnerships, at least in the thieves' guild, are ones based on trust and gain. After all, if you think your 'partners' are going to knife your kidneys once the job is done, you won't do your best. I am here as myself, but you most certainly are not, though neither is my companion. You drop your guise, she will hers. Though the moment I find out you spilled on what she is, I will personally declare war on the assassin's guild, and to hell with my intentions of learning their craft.<br/><br/>Is that acceptable, or should we work in parallel paths, rather than a single one?"