Edmund kept his catlike smile, and nodded. When he was still in power, his parents had taught him the finer points of command, to make himself and the family invaluable to any aspiring leader. "Before becoming the man you see before you, I was a tactician, myself. But I refuse to work for your sister,<strong>or</strong>your brother, and no one's been brave enough to lead an attack against them, before you. Milady, I would like to offer you my talents, if it means ensuring the protection of your friends, and victory for your cause."<br/><br/>Not to mention he could justifiably stay off the front lines!