[Game thread] Skull Ruins Pokerole

[Lord Windos]

(Eh, I'm fine with this slip up on the contract/ Officer Jenny thought, @Nylon . It gave me something interesting to write about, so just pretened Ventus was mumbling to himself those parts, and only Valder overheard him~)

Before Nathan started his interrogation, Ventus interjected for a moment, before letting the conversation happened. What the merc said between the line of his answering was...intriguing. It also showed that he had rather sharp ear on him. 'Quite a nice trait to have,' Ventus thought.

"Hmm...well, we can at least discuss the terms of our arrangement later. Can't be business partners without sharing some information about each other. Getting to know your new boss is an very important aspect as my mercenary," Ventus said, giving Valdar a knowing smile. While its been a long time since he dealt with underworld elements, contracts in those circles were de rigor (or the norm), either a formality between parties to start off whatever negotiations, or a vital element in interpreting and setting boundries between client and contractee.

'Now's not the time to press him for his own personal details; what is important is what knowledge he has on the earth mage, and how accurate it truly is. Their is a high probability he's lying to use about the info, but then again its our own fault for providing it in the first place. Besides, we need the extra man power with Vincent....gone,' the researcher thought to himself, a small frown briefly forming on his face as he thought of his old pal. 'I never go the chance to make up to him before he vanish...I hope wherever he is, Vincent is doing well there.' The frown quickly vanished, and was replaced by the sly grin he had earlier.

He tilted his head forward, giving Valdar a fairly innocent expression when he began playing games with them. "Well, I can tell your quite nervous under the project swagger, yet feel confident that you could handle us if our meeting goes sour. To the former, you are being interviewed, so nervousness is natural. All I have to say to the later though...well, let's just hope we don't have to find out, shall we?" Ventus said, no rancor detectable in his tone of voice. Despite the calm and serene tone, the implied threat is still clearly evident. 'Beware'.