"Sure," the elf said.  She hadn't quite intended it that way -- more of an offer than a demand -- but she hadn't gotten to where she was in life by letting opportunities pass her by.  "Call it part of the deal.  You come with me, we have a nice night, then I'll bring you back to the Temple and see if they can't make an offer better than your price on the market."  She nodded.  "Sounds fair to me."  She pricked up a slice of the steak on her fork, and offered it across the table to Verisira -- who was, after all, missing a meal here.<br/><br/>"Sorry, Esther," she added.  "No deal for you.  Wouldn't want you dirtying up the bed."