I would sabotage both, if I had the chance. But I doubt they'll put all three factions at the same table. I'd need assurances from whomever is representing the Free Cities that they are willing to do the same.
[ He wants a stalemate, not to undercut Thorne entirely against the Free Cities. That helps none of them.
Truthfully, he'd need more than just assurances. He'd need it to be someone he trusts. ]
I'm not afraid to burn all my ties within Thorne for the right reasons, or risk being marked for death. I've been tasked with similar work in my past. But I'm not in a great rush to do it, either.
[ Here, he is well-positioned to protect the Thorne Summoned. And, it's more painful to think of needing to escape and leave them behind, potentially in danger, than it is to think about his own death. ]
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A+ for effort]I would sabotage both, if I had the chance. But I doubt they'll put all three factions at the same table. I'd need assurances from whomever is representing the Free Cities that they are willing to do the same.
[ He wants a stalemate, not to undercut Thorne entirely against the Free Cities. That helps none of them.
Truthfully, he'd need more than just assurances. He'd need it to be someone he trusts. ]
I'm not afraid to burn all my ties within Thorne for the right reasons, or risk being marked for death. I've been tasked with similar work in my past. But I'm not in a great rush to do it, either.
[ Here, he is well-positioned to protect the Thorne Summoned. And, it's more painful to think of needing to escape and leave them behind, potentially in danger, than it is to think about his own death. ]