Lirprin, Head of Affairs, Nedaria's Landing

"I suppose the bad publicity surrounding your organization has subsided to the point where we can speak freely.' He clears his throat, 'Word is that you are looking for someone to forge a blade or two specifically for you for a specific purpose. I'll go on faith that you intend to use this weapon to catch a criminal and not become one yourself. We have the ability. My assistant, Dandi, is the best smith I know. And . . . As luck would have it I [owe your friends a favor]. The only thing we lack is the knowledge of how to imbue the weapon with dark energy. I thought this secret lied in the hands of the Teir`dal, but if they will not acquiesce perhaps there is another way. Did you ever stop to think that the directions may have been written down somewhere?"

"Let's get one thing straight, right now, ______. I do NOT work for Stanos, and I do NOT work for you. It's a simple matter of repaying a favor, and I'd suggest you not press the issue lest I change my mind."