[The growl sends an unpleasant chill down Lyney's smile, despite his best efforts to remain calm and unaffected by those words. It might be just the way the man speaks, but it certainly does the job in terms of effective intimidation tactics. Still, a part of him wants to shrink back indignantly like a scorned cat who's being scolded for his actions.]
[But a larger part, the part of him trained and moulded by his many missions in the House of the Hearth, recognizes this man's words for what they are; instruction and guidance. There's even some praise tossed in, even if it's tacked on after the fact. The more he listens to those cold words, the more the frown on his face shifts into a contemplative look.]
[This masked man is smart, and clearly used to information gathering and reading people. Whether the man uses those skills for strictly legal means, well... that's something Lyney isn't able to be picky about right now. And the man did say it was better to work together, especially if they are stuck in this situation together. "Father" taught him to analyze people, and to move on opportunities. And this certainly seems like an opportunity. So he lets out a small, amused huff, crossing his arms.]
It sounds like you have quite a lot of experience in this matter as well. Perhaps we're not so unalike after all. [He pauses, as if trying to find the right words, before continuing.] I must admit I am tempted by your offer, if you are serious about it. As they always say, two heads are better than one. And if there is significant overlap in our skills, perhaps we can work together at finding a way home.
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[But a larger part, the part of him trained and moulded by his many missions in the House of the Hearth, recognizes this man's words for what they are; instruction and guidance. There's even some praise tossed in, even if it's tacked on after the fact. The more he listens to those cold words, the more the frown on his face shifts into a contemplative look.]
[This masked man is smart, and clearly used to information gathering and reading people. Whether the man uses those skills for strictly legal means, well... that's something Lyney isn't able to be picky about right now. And the man did say it was better to work together, especially if they are stuck in this situation together. "Father" taught him to analyze people, and to move on opportunities. And this certainly seems like an opportunity. So he lets out a small, amused huff, crossing his arms.]
It sounds like you have quite a lot of experience in this matter as well. Perhaps we're not so unalike after all. [He pauses, as if trying to find the right words, before continuing.] I must admit I am tempted by your offer, if you are serious about it. As they always say, two heads are better than one. And if there is significant overlap in our skills, perhaps we can work together at finding a way home.