Both Vivian and Adeline look surprised by your vehemence, but the Archon speaks first. "Such an over-emotional childe," she says. "Perhaps I was wrong to suggest you for the role."
Vivian, however, looks somewhat relieved by your response once she gets over the surprise of your refusal. "I think it's entirely appropriate for Agad the Imperishable to decline such an offer," Vivian says to the Archon. "But I will take your suggestion into account." She turns to you. "Perhaps a more appropriate administrative role will work best for you. You're accustomed to working for Eden and all the benefits that entails—the privilege and the access it grants you. Work with me during this period of transition in an unofficial capacity and I'll make it worth your while."
You can see what she's doing—a chastisement of the Archon for overstepping her bounds while still giving her essentially what she wants in a less official capacity. Still, it's a hard offer to turn down, especially when it doesn't come with the stigma you would have borne if you were only granted your office by an outside power. Less pressure and all the benefits—what more could you ask for?
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