Valdez raised an eyebrow in surprise of the request. She leaned forward on the table and took a few more moments of silence to formulate her response.
"Retake what is rightfully yours, miss Hall? Interesting that your own government is not willing to reinstate your family's losses. Perhaps you can have our favor, but in return Malta would need your favor in the Bretonian government regarding issues that concern us Maltese. I'm sure there are plenty of those in your Kingdom that consider us as nothing more than criminals, due to outside influences from Liberty and the like. If you want me to help you with your request, I'll need to have your promise that you'll help protect the friendship of our two nations against those."
The Maltese woman finished her reply with a smile.