You notice Jack jerk his head to one side as he seemed to suddenly find the ceiling very interesting. While as you spoke Mr. Cobalt was shaking his head. The elf gave nothing away as he simply stared and listened to you. As you finished Mr. Cobalt speaks.
"As I predicted."
Elred slowly raised a hand to keep him from going on.
"To be fair it was as Jack predicted as well, if not in so many words."
That seemed to keep Mr. Cobalt silent. You get the sense that there was a battle going on between the two concerning your fate. Yet not something so simple as being for or against. The elf continues.
"I have heard from both my colleges here as well as the reports. To be honest you have not done as well as hoped. Yet your shortcomings are not so pronounced as to be considered a lost cause. Sadly we do not have the luxury of half measures and we would be irresponsible to send you on a fool's mission to die or worse. So I will propose a final task. You will be given no support or aid of any kind. As this task is a vital trait for your future with us. Without it, you are useless for the intended role."
You get the sense he is studying you very carefully now.
"You are to recruit individuals from within the city. They can have no ties to any organization of any kind. Churches are exceptions of course, should you seek out a priest."
He opens a drawer and produces a steel rod with runes on it. Placing it before you on the desk.
"If you accept this task. Swear to serve Andoran with this rod in hand, then get those you recruit to do the same before returning here with it and them. Do you understand?"
Zatsa examines the steel rod in the Elf's hand for a moment and nods solemnly. Taking the rod into her hand she bends the knee and holds the staff upwards, as though trying to point it at the sun.
''By the Dawnflower's light I do so swear. I will give my all to bring honor and justice to this city. I will be its shield and its eyes, guarding against the wicked and depraved.''
She whispers her thanks as quietly as she dare, hoping that his elf ears will pick up what Jack and Mr.Cobalt will not.
She rises back to her feet.
''I will return with men and women who will be willing to serve this great nation. Do I have a particular timetable under which to work?''