Syrlya just about chokes, briefly crumpling the contract in his hands as he stares at Rita.

And then, of course, Ignatius suggests only a trade and he smooths the contract out. "We will duel for ownership of the Rose, not trade. The Ringmaster did not willingly release it in an exchange before, and that will not change."

Nevermind she had more of a plan than this... he looks at Rita uncertainly. "Is that still not a chance worthwhile?"