There were inherent dangers dealing with anyone, but he would require making sacrifices for the sake of his own well-being and allies to explore this place. He had no doubt that all of them had their own long and sordid motivations, and it was a matter of finding a few that where aimed in the same direction.

An agreement would be telling to their ability to work with each other, and it would also provide an indication of what the other valued.

"I'm an industrialist," he stated simply. "I build and run enterprises for the benefit of those loyalty." He specifically didn't use the word employed. "I have plenty of knowledge, but its uniqueness is likely up for debate."