I consider us friends. Do you?

We'll uphold our end of the deal. You'd better uphold yours too. We expect results.

Very good. I've had my eye on this cuirass for a while. Now, being a thief of honor -- even to those without -- I'll uphold our agreement. The Thieves Guild enters now into the friendship of the Ja-Natta Syndicate. West meets East, Guild meets Syndicate... Come what come may, together we'll show the Tong who's boss.

Bring me the cuirass as proof of your usefulness.

Have you fetched the Saxhleel Bulwark? I won't discuss this until you do.

"Friendship"? Look, I know how this works. We both benefit from taking the Camonna Tong down a peg, but I know I'll be the next name on your list. I'll agree if you at least show me you're useful. There's a cuirass called Saxhleel Bulwark in the Mesa Exchange vaults in the Market Quarter. Don't bother looking for an easy way in -- there isn't one. We've checked. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, I know how you Syndicate brutes work. Fetch it for the Thieves Guild and I'll accept your terms.

This one has established the rules of business. You have chosen to ignore his rules without having the power to defy him. Learn from your rashness and make amends, %PCName, if you wish to enter his employ again.

The deal has outlived its purpose.

Without the Thieves Guild in Narsis, the Syndicate's efforts will be concentrated on driving the Camonna Tong out of the city.

Thorleif Stage-Hand will play his part. There is other work to do.

Hmm. The winds carry words of death to these ears: Thorleif Stage-Hand, mastermind of the Thieves Guild in Narsis, is no longer with us. This removes one adversary, but empowers the other. Plans must change: the Syndicate must now bring all its forces to bear on the Camonna Tong. There is work to be done, %PCName.

The winds tell this one all he needs to know, and so now they give you your riches. [%Name uses a Telekinesis spell to give you 5000 drakes.] Thorleif Stage-Hand holds us now better friend than foe; the grub will wriggle for the bird. There is more work to be done, %PCName, and this one hopes for your continued service.

Ensure Thorleif Stage-Hand's agreement. Pray tell, %PCName, is there any perfume you particularly enjoy? If you fail your first job, this one will be sure to use it in your soap preparation.

The Thieves Guild is a challenger in Narsis, same as we, and weaker than the Camonna Tong, same as we, but a skilled pincer can break a stronger shell. Speak to Thorleif Stage-Hand, the Narsis guildmaster, and suggest that if the Guild helps the Ja-Natta Syndicate fight the Tong, the Syndicate forswears future attacks on the Guild's men. Further, to shield them from retribution, the Syndicate will claim full responsibility for the Guild's moves against the Tong. Secure his cooperation and report back.