[When Soul Meets Body]

"As long as we're compensated, an escort will be no problem," Dipsnig says. "What are the chances your brother will actually pick a fight?"

[On A Mission Of MERC-See]

Dipsnig's expression doesn't change, but there is a slight twitch to the muscles around his eyes and ears when Alva speaks.

"We've got major contracts in Riverside, yes. We can certainly extend such protection to the aqueduct, yes. Although it's likely to go through some fairly inhospitable terrain, and our compensation will need to reflect that.

I expect to see a detailed plan for the aqueduct, but I don't expect there to be any problems, as long as you stick to what you've promised. As far as mutual training goes, our members' and licensees' current training and practice facilities are entirely adequate for our purposes."