what happened here <| sep |> Your terms are both generous and fair . Said a young woman to the left . She could have been no more than nineteen , but her voice spoke with the authority of ages . There are but two restrictions . One we request , the other we require . You may discuss as needed with your leaders on this matter . We request a special extradition powers for any convicted Blaze criminal who attempts to seek asylum on your shores . We secondly require that your government never request or engage in Heartfire research or deep well fracking . We understand taht you currently hunt animals for fuel . We have access to limitless quantities of methane gas , which we would be happy to exchange and even train in its use . Our magma core drives are not practical without a continuous local source . A middleaged woman stood from her throne . There was a snap of light as she did so , a crackling of particles arcing from head to chair . Your projects bring joy to the Blaze . Your mobile cities are a dream of our own . Perhaps we are cousins , separated by eruption . She takes the holotube . Her fingers brush the contacts , passing over the stub . Her eyes flicker for a moment . This contract is acceptable . We accept your gifts . We have been looking for a filtration technology to allow surfacers access to the deeper realms . Your device will serve perfectly though you may find the magnetic fields around the Bright Peak itself are not so easily tamed . The woman stared into Crandor ' s eyes . Somehow , he felt her name etch its way into his skull . Pluton The name echoed in his head , eleven others joining in , an overlapping chorus that somehow was distinguishable , each unique and strong . You are dismissed , Ambassador . Pleasant dreams . just occurred to me we ' re writing in two different tenses . whatever ! it ' s style lol . Great tech ! Looking forward to trade