There is strength in numbers.

( She won't turn down a willing pair of hands. The state of her world did not encourage cooperation among witches, and Emilia largely worked alone, with only a demon prince as an ally-enemy. She has to believe their numbers can make the difference. )

I don't know that I'd agree with that ( his worth, that is ) but if you can spare it, we can put the funds to good use.

( She'd like to ask if the Attaryl have been bothering him, but she wouldn't want to make him uneasy through this venue. )

It is not our city, I know.