Jael took his seat and understood the tension in the air. The woman wanted them to release Arkin to them, but there was no guarantee they would give them information once the man was in their custody.
Thayer said. "And I've told you already, we'll give him to you once we've gotten the information we need."
"You won't," she said flatly. "Arkin isn't the type you'll be easy with; you need to torture him in a specialized way. Give him to us and we'll get everything from him."
In truth, the only reason the Tower Guards aren't here to take him by force is because he's been kept in a Guildhouse. And because Thayer isn't ashamed to throw his weight around.
Thayer didn't want to give Arkin to them because this would just be as if he spent all that money for nothing. He had already spent a lot, and the businessman spirit in him wouldn't just let go unless he saw the result. "Give us a few more days."
