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The former (?) rogue gave the woman a crooked grin.— Any more questions?
After conferring with Raphael, Ayko nodded to him. She had to think a little about what she had heard. A criminal past? Well, that certainly seemed true, judging by the guest's appearance. Raphael probably couldn't have seen such details as an interest in necromancy, but let's call this trait "seeker of forbidden knowledge," shall we? This last point could say more about the guest than everything else combined, and Ayko knew that such people were rare, which significantly increased the chance that the guest was sent by the princess.
— Oh! Hello. Sorry, I didn't notice you right away. I can't guarantee anything, because you never know how things will turn out. But I don't shoot my own people, at least not intentionally. As for elegance... That depends on the tasks I receive; it's not up to me. But I understand you; reputation is important, and all that. I'll keep that in mind.
— Ahem, — Ayko was quite surprised by Keliandra's words. — Miss Keliandra, yes, thank you for your valuable comment. In general, there are only a few uninteresting formalities left to sort out; please wait outside...
— As for you, Mr. Garret, — the gnome continued. — Is it true that you are interested in... certain areas of human knowledge that are not usually discussed? — she decided to lay all her cards on the table. — Are you perhaps a mage?