The Spireling's?

[ ... well. it is a valid question. and, honestly: ]

I knew they'd never stop coming after Vex, if I didn't find a way to cut the contract. 's the largest guild on the continent - they've got hands in every city.

[ to say the least. he rubs the back of his neck again. ] Besides. We were starving. Clasp was a steady job, for a while.