[The speed with which this man transitions from suspicion to offering Liem sanctuary makes him pause briefly in surprise. Of course, sanctuary might just as easily be a Pleroma prison somewhere, but even prison would certainly be an improvement over whatever awaits him back at Achamoth should he be recaptured. It should be a tempting offer regardless, and perhaps would be to someone with more to lose.

Liem simply holds out the folded-up piece of paper.]

If you see me again, perhaps then I’ll consider it.

[He would rather continue to live a little longer, at least if it means he can prove more of an obstacle to the Regent’s plans. If the enemy of the enemy is his friend, then it’s not inconceivable he might seek refuge with the Pleroma before his time here is done.]

But I have things to do here while I’m still counted among the Kenoma’s ranks. I would feel remiss if I didn’t attend to them.