"And even if she did, she wouldn't do so with the boldness and confidence you've shown. The information you carry about the Vylkr entities and Naka might be worth something, but not enough. It would have been wiser for you to offer more, but you didn't."
"Even a man on death's doorstep would still offer everything, even his life, if there was a chance to live. In other words, you weren't desperate enough."
Princess Dakari nodded thoughtfully, muttering faint words under her breath. None of which Orion could make out.
"So, to get you to help me, I need to show my sincerity by offering something more?" she said.
"Alright. I understand."
Dakari looked at Orion with a firm expression.
"I'll be honest with you from now on."
Dakari leaned forward across the table, her face now just inches from Orion's.
"I know your secret," she whispered.
Orion's eyes fluttered, but he quickly composed himself.
