"Still, it is more of a hope, of a chance, than has been known in the past where this entity has been involved."

It is a risk, of course, but many things are, and the potential gain here is worth the chance of loss. Neither will doing this break the wording of her previous promises, and in truth if successful it may offer not only more protection to the town and its people but may also increase the likelihood of future success.

Moiraine makes her decision and meets the golden eyes of the man sitting across from her. "Very well. Would you be willing to undertake a contract? I will understand if the answer is no," she is careful to add. "After all, it is evident that you have matters of grave concern to attend to in your own world, as well."