[Rue draws their paw back and sucks in a sharp, deep breath, willing their tremble to lessen, though there is so little they can do for the tears that continue to shimmer in their eyes.

Slowly, they nod.]

I do. I understand. And in any other circumstance, I would help you find your way from this place. But - I must ask that you stay, to continue as you have done, keeping the non-humans within ADI, and outside of, safe.

What can I give that would tempt you into staying here? Wealth has no true meaning to us, we have always dealt in shared magic and traded favors and exchanges of memories. Tell me what it is you seek.