Of course the Empire isn't a business, but that's all fine. We'll work it out!

[Her word was sacrosanct. When she decided things happened, no matter what it took. If Melfina didn't know that, no problem. She'd just show her. But something was a little more pressing.

Yes, more pressing than Aisha proving a point.]

Have you seen anywhere you're okay with crashing for the night? I want to secure something better for the long term, but for now one of these crappy buildings will haveta do.