Backup? He’s my employer, he’s not someone you need to fight.
[And actually it would probably just cause more problems for Emery if Zel tried, although that isn’t necessarily Emery’s first concern here. He just. Doesn’t trust the Field Lord and by extension, the Field Lord’s more loyal retainers.]
Or are you afraid I’ll screw you out of potential compensation if you don’t have a seat at the negotiation table? Frankly, I’m offended by that notion! Surely the pleasure of my company is compensation enough~?
[Emery has noticed that Zel’s started “adjusting” Emery’s clothes, though for the moment he’s feigning obliviousness.]
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on 2023-10-18 12:02 am (UTC)Backup? He’s my employer, he’s not someone you need to fight.
[And actually it would probably just cause more problems for Emery if Zel tried, although that isn’t necessarily Emery’s first concern here. He just. Doesn’t trust the Field Lord and by extension, the Field Lord’s more loyal retainers.]
Or are you afraid I’ll screw you out of potential compensation if you don’t have a seat at the negotiation table? Frankly, I’m offended by that notion! Surely the pleasure of my company is compensation enough~?
[Emery has noticed that Zel’s started “adjusting” Emery’s clothes, though for the moment he’s feigning obliviousness.]