She did not know what response they would give her but the tall assassin reached into his pocket for a storage device and slid it across the table. "This is proof of some things that could get us arrested for life."
"Or killed." The second one muttered with resentment. He did not agree with this plan, but his brother was stronger and the leader of their group.
The tall one said intensely, "if we ever betray you, then you can ruin us. But if you agree to take us in, if you ever betray us, I will kill you. My brother and I expect your loyalty and protection just as you expect ours. As long as you treat us well, pay us what we are owed, don't treat us like dogs... like some nobles do, and don't step on our dignity, we will protect you with out lives."
Mija knocked on her door and opened it. "Si, we have to go. There is an emergency that needs your attention." She glanced at the assassins briefly, hissed once and focused her eyes intensely on Sienna.
