Mood swings
"Yes, I think that sounds great. Thank you very much."
Esdras was not an idiot to waste such a great deal so he stood up immediately and accepted right there and then.
He wouldn't get a better offer than this from anyone else.
Some might think of it as sneaky, others, would say much worse about him for using the weakness of the Crimson faction to his advantage but he didn't care.
This is how life works, while he used them they also made use of him. But he didn't think it was anything to get worked up about.
In fact, it was better that way. If he had no value then he would be just a waste. Forget making demands he wouldn't even be able to set foot in this study.
"Good. I assume you understand that this not something that just anyone can get, right?"
"You expect something in return. I understand, that is only natural." Esdras nodded.
However, Meeralah surprised him as she burst into laughter for a moment.