The Endermage.

Four. Step outside. Just you, and don’t try anything.

Her eye glances at the mage, once, twice, watching for any sudden change in movement. Her trust in his restraint is all she has.

His restraint being the only thing keeping the blade at her neck from pushing closer, his eyes were narrowed with a healthy amount of skepticism.

I would have kept my promise if not for the sea witch threating what's precious to me. That is the only reason why I am here. What else do I got right now other than my word? Not like I can bribe you with jewels, I don't think any of that would interest you anyways. I don't want trouble following me when I go off to make my own space here.

I know. But clearly… your word means nothing. So I cannot trust your word, nor will your bribery. suffice. So that leaves me with only one option-

Course my word would mean nothing...it's a deal. My acts of violence aren't random, mage. Let that be known, I don't seek to harm for fun. My sisters may think otherwise, as well as your companions. If you can at least tell them to leave me the fuck alone that would be grand.

Slowly… the blade lowers, and is sheathed once more. His expression stays the same, skeptical yet neutral. After a long moment, the hand leaves the hilt of the blade and shakes hers.

Four. Step outside. Just you, and don’t try anything.

Her eye glances at the mage, once, twice, watching for any sudden change in movement. Her trust in his restraint is all she has.

His restraint being the only thing keeping the blade at her neck from pushing closer, his eyes were narrowed with a healthy amount of skepticism.

I would have kept my promise if not for the sea witch threating what's precious to me. That is the only reason why I am here. What else do I got right now other than my word? Not like I can bribe you with jewels, I don't think any of that would interest you anyways. I don't want trouble following me when I go off to make my own space here.

I know. But clearly… your word means nothing. So I cannot trust your word, nor will your bribery. suffice. So that leaves me with only one option-

Four. Step outside. Just you, and don’t try anything.

Her eye glances at the mage, once, twice, watching for any sudden change in movement. Her trust in his restraint is all she has.

His restraint being the only thing keeping the blade at her neck from pushing closer, his eyes were narrowed with a healthy amount of skepticism.