Jack was blank for a while because the request had been so sudden and unexpected.
"I…," When he was just about to answer, Peniel beat him to it.
She pressed the top of Jack's head, forcing him to nod, and said, "He accepts! Of course, he accepts."
Pallas was unsure if he should treat that as a formal confirmation. He looked between Jack and Peniel back and forth.
Jack gave Peniel a peeved stare. He would have accepted even if Peniel didn't force him. Earning a favor from a divine faction was undoubtedly a favorable thing.
"I have no objection, Sir Pallas. You are welcome to settle inside Themisphere," Jack said. "Do you have a site where you want to rebuild your faction? Anything I can do to help you rebuild it?"
"Yes. If you can help us build our new base, it will be most appreciated," Pallas said.
Peniel again replied before Jack did, "Don't worry, your base will be up and running in no time."