Sima Xiaou sips her tea, calmly evaluating Ancalagon's proposals.<br/><br/><strong>"We also have no desire for war. There is no benefit to be gained from it, so we are in agreement there. As for an alliance, for now I shall accept. If in future we encounter a hard time and need to focus on internal matters, then we shall break off the alliance politely. Until then, that seems reasonable.<br/><br/>We will station someone within Castle Black Spire. If they get word back to us that you need assistance, we will mobilize our forces. Likewise, they will most likely be the one to notify you should we require aid.<br/><br/>Likewise, we have no intention of bringing harm to merchants, for they are extremely useful.<br/><br/>As for the tea, I am sure that can be arranged. If you will either rest here for the night or come back tomorrow, then in the morning someone will be ready to travel with you, and with a box of tea leaves as well."</strong>