"My lady, that is a very noble and sensible sentiment, and I share it with you; the greatest battles fought are the ones where no one strikes another; failing at that, I can try to find a way for us to accomplish our goals quickly, effectively, and using all our available allies to their best, from myself, to Ms Ysena..." He looked up, and noticed Ashton approaching. Another grin was on his lips, and he looked back to Cecilia. "Or even the wyvern rider that helped us so much today."<br/><br/>Edmund gave a bit of a swooping bow, keeping his cloak over his frayed but still regal attire, although a flash of the fine design underneath managed to peek out. "What if you brought me along for free, and then compensated me as you saw fit for what I offer?"