"'Equity' is not the word I'd use. I was hoping you would extend that small courtesy in exchange for the one allotted you and your men in staying here."

This, however, didn't seem to be the case. But it confirmed his suspicion that her main goal was not the deserters. He would have to speak with Anton immediately.

He frowned.

"As for Asti, I have heard Tu Vishan called such on a number of occasions. My apologies if I'm mistaken. But the fact of the matter is, he is sinking. If you're here for anything other than the deserters, you've been sent on a fool's errand."