Marcus and Julian exchanged a satisfied look.
The duality between Alice's innocent excitement and Dylan's skepticism made their performance realistic enough for the two recruiters to see that distrust as merely the reaction of a protective leader.
Convincing a skeptical level thirteen player was the challenge that would make their thousand-credit bonus seem deserved.
"That's fair, Dan. Very fair," Marcus nodded, displaying a professional demeanor. "We value players who think before they act. It shows you have a leader's mindset; our guild appreciates players like you. If you want to see our headquarters before making any decisions, we'd be happy to take you there right now. We can show you the main hall, the loot depot, and even introduce you to some guild officers."
"That would be perfect!" Alice said, clapping her hands with delight. "And to be honest, we've finished eating. Can we go now?"
