<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/ljYAgW2.jpg)</div><br/>Leaving Bo behind didn't sit well with Zerxel, but she understood that the dwarf, even if she'd had the armor for it, just wasn't that great at sneaking around.  But if all went as she hoped it would, she wouldn't be out in the fading light for long, but she first needed to find the spiderlings though and determine if they would be agreeable to some kind of deal.  As for the darkness before her, Zerxel had to admit, she vastly preferred the dark despite the dangers associated with it here especially.  But while the night was the time of assassins and monsters, at least it was here for the most part, it was also the time of the drow.  Her time, and Zerxel proved that pretty well as she began to navigate her way through the darkened building with ease.  The trip web trap, or an alarm of some sort, she easily evaded when she spotted the nearly invisible line, before she proceeded deeper into the increasingly web covered interior of the building.  Even at the fringes of the spiderling nest, Zerxel couldn't help but marvel at the sheer intricacy of the thousands upon thousands of strands that hung and crisscrossed over everything.<br/><br/>While it made going deeper difficult, it was hardly a challenge for her given her years of training in the shadowy arts.  And then, before she knew it, the rogue found herself in the main warehouse chamber, and gods above and below it was quite the sight.  She had no idea how long the current residents had been at it, but Zerxel was quite taken with the view of the silver gray webbing that covered everything in such beautifully spun art and chaotic form.  Drow with more in common with the surface elves she might be, but she was still a drow at her heart.  As for the spiderlings themselves though, they might have been quite unsettling and beautiful in their own way, but Zerxel wasn't easily intimidated as she sheathed her swords before calling out to the group of four spider women.  There was little point in hiding since one step onto the floor would have alerted them to her presence anyway, and from her spot by the door, she couldn't see much of the room.  At least nothing of interest anyway.<br/><br/>So when they made no aggressive overtures, Zerxel even managed a smile at the offer that was soon made.  Red eyes gleaming in good natured amusement and cheer, the rogue didn't hide her appreciation in regards to the work done to this place and the spiderlings themselves, letting it show on her face as she crossed her arms under her chest, pushing her barely contained breasts up as she did.<strong>"As generous as the offer you give me is, I had hoped that you might be willing to work towards some kind of arrangement.  It is true I'm after whatever aid you'd be willing to provide, weapons, armor, information, maybe even supplies, but wealth has no meaning here as far as I'm aware.  Feel free to correct me however, but no, information would be my first choice, followed closely by supplies.  Weapons and armor would be last, at least for me, but I cannot speak for my friend who is waiting for me outside, no doubt wondering if I'm alright or if you've already tied me up and have started to have your way with me."</strong>She chuckled, hoping to get at least a smile from the spiderlings if nothing else before continuing, although the gleam in her red eyes would suggest she wouldn't be against it if they did.<strong>"If you'd allow, I'd have her here as well to speak to you, for it's not a habit of mine to speak for friends.  But seeing as how this is your home, I will defer to your judgment on the matter.  So long as she sees I'm unharmed she should be amenable to whatever we agree upon."</strong>The ball was in their court now, but Zerxel was pretty sure the four monsters would be open for further discussion since she had treated them with the utmost respect and deference.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">So here's the deal.  I figure she'd ask about this level, get whatever she can squeeze out of them before asking about Ruta and see if they've seen or heard anything about Lisa.  Afterwards I guess whatever they'd be willing to trade for would follow from there.  Really I'm just after information mostly, but if they have any shiny new toys or enchanted items I'd be all for seeing what they are before haggling over price lol.</div></div>