[Though Sebastian’s response is quite expected, it’s still the opposite of what Liem was hoping for. He isn’t interested in engaging in any Faustian deals, but he also can’t really regard Sebastian as an ordinary freelancer when he’s declining to ask for money—or even an exchange of services, which would have been equally acceptable in Springstar.]
If I were to offer my work, [Liem points out,] I would also be prepared to offer a quote for compensation.
[Admittedly he would likely forgo such a thing if he was offering his assistance as a favour to a friend, but he and Sebastian are not friends. Even were Liem’s personal standards low enough to permit him to make friends with evil otherworldly beings—which, unfortunately, they are—he can never be the demon’s friend as long as his relationship with Hayame is what it is.
For a little added context, though, because he doesn’t want to get into that particular topic right now, he speaks up again.]
It is, in part, a theological tradition. Trade is at the centre of Abadar’s faith; in fact, clerics are forbidden from donating money to charity. The giving away of wealth or material goods goes against Church doctrine.
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If I were to offer my work, [Liem points out,] I would also be prepared to offer a quote for compensation.
[Admittedly he would likely forgo such a thing if he was offering his assistance as a favour to a friend, but he and Sebastian are not friends. Even were Liem’s personal standards low enough to permit him to make friends with evil otherworldly beings—which, unfortunately, they are—he can never be the demon’s friend as long as his relationship with Hayame is what it is.
For a little added context, though, because he doesn’t want to get into that particular topic right now, he speaks up again.]
It is, in part, a theological tradition. Trade is at the centre of Abadar’s faith; in fact, clerics are forbidden from donating money to charity. The giving away of wealth or material goods goes against Church doctrine.