Rita sighs, her gaze low and focused somewhere that isn't on anyone in particular.
"Personally, I think Shima's got it right. Ignatius is a pragmatic sort, and he's never had any illusions about his situation here. The deal was his idea to begin with, so it's not like we'd be forcing him into anything..." There's also the fact that, having already given his word, he wouldn't be all that likely to back down on it even if everyone relaxed their expectations.
But that still isn't an answer to their question. In truth, Rita's still trying to figure out what her feelings actually are on the matter.
"Given the present situation... I wouldn't be opposed to it. Giving his Heart back, I mean." The answer comes slowly, reluctantly. "I don't like the idea of doing so without a deal in place, but if it's between that and trying to fend off the Wyld Hunt ourselves, it's still a risk worth taking."
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"Personally, I think Shima's got it right. Ignatius is a pragmatic sort, and he's never had any illusions about his situation here. The deal was his idea to begin with, so it's not like we'd be forcing him into anything..." There's also the fact that, having already given his word, he wouldn't be all that likely to back down on it even if everyone relaxed their expectations.
But that still isn't an answer to their question. In truth, Rita's still trying to figure out what her feelings actually are on the matter.
"Given the present situation... I wouldn't be opposed to it. Giving his Heart back, I mean." The answer comes slowly, reluctantly. "I don't like the idea of doing so without a deal in place, but if it's between that and trying to fend off the Wyld Hunt ourselves, it's still a risk worth taking."