She listened, not finding anything she was against in the request. Of course, despite the slightly more detailed nature of Esther's requests, Mab found them to still be remarkably bendable. And that was an advantage still. She'd not warn again. She disliked repeating herself.
"Very well. In exchange, we would require loyalty from each of those in your pantheon who wishes to receive our aid. By this I mean, each individual of your group would need to guarantee that the promotion of the Celts in the race for power would be their priority. Even beyond your own pantheon."
Without allowing any time for an object from any in the room, she continued. "This would not mean abandoning the Judeo-Christian portion of this race. But it would be set as a secondary endeavor. You, nor any of those of your group seeking our aid, will seek to set yourselves before the Celts in the race for power. You will work to ensure that we succeed over all other groups. That means plying your influences and skills to the benefit of us, keeping our confidences against all outsiders, including mortal family, friends, and members of other pantheons. Your group will hold no loyalty higher than ours, making no bargains without our consent, and us to you in return. Thus you will be ours, not only to protect and provide for, but to utilize for our benefit. We shall see to your safety and well being, and your group will see to our success. Those who refuse this, forfeit our aid. Those who agree are bound by it, even against other members of your pantheon. Is this acceptable to you and yours, Queen Esther of Persia?"
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Date: 2012-10-31 08:03 am (UTC)"Very well. In exchange, we would require loyalty from each of those in your pantheon who wishes to receive our aid. By this I mean, each individual of your group would need to guarantee that the promotion of the Celts in the race for power would be their priority. Even beyond your own pantheon."
Without allowing any time for an object from any in the room, she continued. "This would not mean abandoning the Judeo-Christian portion of this race. But it would be set as a secondary endeavor. You, nor any of those of your group seeking our aid, will seek to set yourselves before the Celts in the race for power. You will work to ensure that we succeed over all other groups. That means plying your influences and skills to the benefit of us, keeping our confidences against all outsiders, including mortal family, friends, and members of other pantheons. Your group will hold no loyalty higher than ours, making no bargains without our consent, and us to you in return. Thus you will be ours, not only to protect and provide for, but to utilize for our benefit. We shall see to your safety and well being, and your group will see to our success. Those who refuse this, forfeit our aid. Those who agree are bound by it, even against other members of your pantheon. Is this acceptable to you and yours, Queen Esther of Persia?"