Cináed

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"I see our neighbors are exploring our lands...quite closely." Cináed looked quite amused as you were brought into his tent, taking in your demeanor which was quite calm, Cináed excusing the twins. "Your reputation proceeds you, General...odd for you to take a simple scouting mission, but noble of you to come quietly letting in exchange for those nder your command." Cináed laced his fingers under his chin, feigning to be deep in thought of what to do with you, but he already knew. "I'm willing to make a deal with you. For anyone else you would be locked away, but your a bit...special, but our Tyrant would have you executed." Still no reaction, you were trained well. "To the Tyrant, we can keep as a prisoner, as far as he knows we will be torturing you for information, but...strike a deal with me, and you can be our special diplomatic guest. No I'm not joking." He chuckled at the expression of confusion on your face. "I can explain more once on civilized ground, but think about it." With that you were taken away. "We need allies to over throw the Tyrant." Cináed continued when you were once again brought before him in his office. "Despite our cursed nature, General. We are tired of war, our people, your people are dying along with the other nations, you've scouted long enough to survive the heat, further out from your homeland. That's impressive. Impressive enough that I would request you to send aid to your people for when the royal heir plans to overthrow our Tyrant, your people join us." Cináed kept his expression serious, it was risky, but when he saw a chance he took it. "Your people trust you, correct? You could write to them showing us in a sympathetic light, plus in the grand scheme of things the war will be over, what do you say? Though keep in mind saying no, I can't guarantee your safety forever, as the Tyrant will execute you."