Some of the more good-aligned women look a bit bothered by his mention of using hostages, though his comment that he doesn't want anything to happen to them relieves them, somewhat. "A difficult situation, as, if Svala is similar to you, she does not rely on followers to garner power. As such, she is likely to be quite willing to sacrifice these followers, if it means a chance to injure or even kill you." Nadriina looks over the maps, studying them. "Your best bet would be to send a projection; a figment that can't actually be harmed. That would remove her incentive to attempt an attack, as it would have no actual effects."