All threats aside, these two could DEFINITELY benefit from some sense being talked into them! You could too–any intel on Trimbault is A-OK in your book! The question is… how?

Look, you begin in a level, placating tone, no one stands to gain anything from blowing us all into the next plane-

“I disagree.” Oti interjects with a flicker in his eyes, “I cut this farce short and get some peace and quiet-”

BUT, you continue with a pointed glare, there’s plenty to gain if we help each other out…

The mages shoot each other a sidelong glance.
“...Such as?”
“...Such as?”

Well, you continue, channeling as much ‘Tzah-Tzie’ness as you can muster, think about it! Why are they both so interested in you in the first place, hmmm?

“I’m not interested in you, though.”

Oti, you groan, THINK! You’re from another plane! He took samples! And Crazypants over here was gonna capture you and everything!

“... I was going to do that, yes…” The Gnok mutters with an embarrassed look on her face. Oti refuses to comment.

So, you continue with the lure cast into the proverbial ‘creek’, wouldn’t they both like to hear some… FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE? Both of the magic users perk up like cats hearing a can of food being opened!

“... What kind of forbidden knowledge?” Asks Oti, the Chytree clearly a tough-sell even when he’s supposed to be on your side!
“... What power do we stand to gain?” Toppel adds, her eyes burning a hole through your face!

Ah-ah-ah, you tut, wagging your finger, ‘crip pro grow’! She needs to tell you what you want first!

The sorceress answers you with a fresh pout! “At LEAST give me a hint! That’s not fair!”
“Yea!” Adds Oti before swiftly realizing his mistake! “Ahem… yes, acceptable.”

Okay, you sigh, taking your time to respond so you can REALLY get them hooked, it’s a dark, POWERFUL set of spells and knowledge designed to redirect… and CONTROL!

You call it…

COUNSELING!
https://youtu.be/QKOef6NvmZI

Both mages recoil at the word!

“And… and you’ll share this… this Khaun-Suuling... if I answer your stupid questions?!” Toppel sputters, barely able to believe her good fortune!

Exactly, you nod! So how about it? The Gnok doesn’t even need to think.

“ASK! ASK AWAY!” She croons, grinning ear-to-ear! “Control… redirection… extradimensional POWER… all MINE…”

Yea, well, you begin with a small chuckle, hold onto your hat, kid, because you wanna know about TRIER!

>CONTD.