On a Mission of MERC-See

His less than subtle reaction to the gift is not lost on Victor, and for himself the knight is rather surprised. Bribery used to be a big game in the man-for-hire circles he knew of, and a little upfront generosity often got you farther than simply paying for services rendered.

But as he removes the helm of his station and reveals his plain, if friendly, features he sticks it under one arm and gestures with the other to the parked jeep, "And there's several more in the back besides. But let me be direct. There is land not far from here, bordering on MERC's territory, that Her Grace is interested in developing. An aquaduct to supply fresh water unaffiliated with Riverside. While the path would merely verge on your lands and not directly cross through them, as I understand it." Victor retrieves a map and unfurls it as he sits, presenting the proposed route to Dipsnig for the goblin's inspection.

"We're here to inform you of these plans, and then perhaps speak a bit of clean business, for the trouble of our nearby construction. It would not do to be bad neighbors with those who have access to our drinking water." Victor jokes, but leaves the rest of the proposal in Alva's capable hands.