What idyllic lives they must lead without fear of retribution. [ He's very used to being the one doing the following up. People who weren't nervous about cheating Bregan D'aerthe in the Underdark were either overconfident or just hadn't met them yet. But it's different in other planes, who don't seem to have that kind of lever. ]

It is a logical decision, [ he replies, mostly impassively, at the comment of nicely reasoned.

He can't help but crack a slight smile at that laughter, though. It reminds him perhaps a bit too much of his ongoing time with the mercenary company, that mutual, comfortable understanding of transaction. It's safer, more respectful, than acknowledging emotional bonds among drow.

This is not the same thing, but it's almost nice to know that people can understand that regardless without having to have it all explained to them. ]

I will say nothing around your superiors. [ A pause. ] Or your clan members.

[ Another pause before he decides that there's probably no point in concealing his name. It's not like his appearance isn't distinctive already. ]

I am Kimmuriel, of the Sutoku Alliance. At least on paper.