The woman ignored all of his questions, all of his logic, all of his attempts to be reasonable, and asked him to take a complete stranger's word at face value.  Yeah.  No way these people were from Earth-- they didn't know rationality when it walked up and shook hands with them.  His next words continued in that logical tone, but he wasn't really talking to Letria any more-- he was talking to all of the other people around the room, people might actually see this situation for what it was.  "If that's the way you feel, I'm going to have to refuse your generous offer.  Setting aside the fact that both my and Moka's demons killed on your 'sacred ground,' the simple fact is that Moka was just writhing in torment until recently.  Some of that torment you inflicted, but the rest was due to her demon, despite your 'magic spell.'"  The last words were said with a tone of scorn.  "But you put her rosary back on, and she became as fine as fine can be.  I've never seen her demon break out of<em>that</em>bond.  So thanks but no thanks, our and Orpheus's method of dealing with all of the problems is far more effective and pleasant for all concerned.  I'm not abandoning her here.  I don't want to see her tortured like that ever again."<br/>--He has balls!  Break out the champagne!  I was so worried!--<br/>--<em>You</em>would be.--