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"Exactly, we've been there days. If we can do something big after a few days they'll have all the more reason to listen. 'I did and so can you' is a great way of selling something. I learned that from a very large traveling merchant selling some sort of muscle tonic. It made cutting his throat a lot more difficult but I managed."

"...blow up something they aren't attached to? That way we demonstrate power without pissing them off."

"So we're agreed that the best plan is to try to get the Vampires out of the manor to negotiate, thus giving us a slight advantage if it comes to violence? Akras has lots to offer them and if need be we can explain what they can do otherwise. This time don't give them a warning before giving them evidence of Akras technology. When it comes to actually talking I suggest you don't accede to any demands until they've agreed to our terms. It will avoid a repeat of that idiot who got a bullet in his head.

If we're not agreed then I think I've said enough."

The people closest to Khaiden hear him muttering something under his breath.
Talking normally: "We're here to offer alliance first. You people are really kill-happy."

"Death threats probably won't work on the Undead. It's in the name you know. Akras wants willing recruits, like me. So do you want angry vampires only held in line with threats or allies?"

Khaiden points to the manor. "The Vampires are in there. I'd advise against blowing it up right now since our mission is to try to recruit them and we don't know their abilities. Speaking of recruiting you have the terms we can offer right Dhan? Since we're here to recruit I'd advise trying to get them out here to do so. Not only would it take away the advantage fighting in their home would give them if it came to it but if a show of force was necessary the mansion would make a good target for a demonstration of Akras technology. Just remember that we're not trying to pick a fight. Also that I'm your best bet for getting out afterward."
 In an obviously joking tone "Dhan owes me money after all and I doubt his corpse would be worth that much."
Deadly serious "But I'm sure he'll repay me as soon as he is able to. After all Akras wouldn't have an employee who can't be trusted. Well, not for long anyway."

"I see them, but there's something else there that I can't figure out."

Khaiden points in the direction of the souls:

"Over there. I'd advise against threatening them. If they refuse Akras' offer they're done that's it. We don't need allies who will betray us at the first sign of weakness. I've been that person and it's very effective since they generally don't see it coming."