[It surprises Caitlyn, how much she dislikes seeing a symbol of the career that she's so dedicated to, and the city she'd give just about anything for, in the hands of a man like this.
It's worth it, of course. If it helps them get the list. But the frown etched across her features deepens.
It takes her a moment to realize that Hector is speaking to her.]
Yes. O-of course. [She recognizes the greedy way in which he snatches the clasp from his underling - this is the exact sort of person who always made it their business to hover around her mother, vying for every last scrap of wealth or favour Councillor Kiramman might be inclined to lend them. The sort of person who always wants more, no matter how much he already has, and is very concerned with being reminded of his own importance.] We would never insult the work you've done to procure the list by not offering to pay a fee in return.
[The words come haltingly, feeling unnatural in her mouth. But when undercover, one must sometimes say and do things that one finds unnatural.]
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It's worth it, of course. If it helps them get the list. But the frown etched across her features deepens.
It takes her a moment to realize that Hector is speaking to her.]
Yes. O-of course. [She recognizes the greedy way in which he snatches the clasp from his underling - this is the exact sort of person who always made it their business to hover around her mother, vying for every last scrap of wealth or favour Councillor Kiramman might be inclined to lend them. The sort of person who always wants more, no matter how much he already has, and is very concerned with being reminded of his own importance.] We would never insult the work you've done to procure the list by not offering to pay a fee in return.
[The words come haltingly, feeling unnatural in her mouth. But when undercover, one must sometimes say and do things that one finds unnatural.]