Finally breaking his uncharacteristic seriousness enough to give Arren a crooked grin, Tallyrand replied, "Nay, fair damsel, I think I almost have it."<br/>Images of the festivities to come danced distraction in the swashbucklers head.  He bit his lip for a moment to keep himself focused.  He appreciated his fair friends enthusiasm for an act of mercy he expected he'd regret soon.<br/>