[Right to business, then? He had to admit he appreciated that. There were more important things to do than small talk, and even if it were only the pair of them...fine. He’d topple the Empire one way or another, alone or with this mystery woman.]

The imperial army has been seeking me out for some time now. No doubt scraps of their battalions are going to be nearby—we should set out to rout their numbers and be sure the monastery isn’t compromised by the likes of them. From there, we’ll use this place as a base of operations.