I believe it would be a worthy opportunity to examine how they perform. How do you find them, thus far?

[ Truly, all Bondrewd cares for is knowledge. Like Sebastian, the way does not matter to him — he will be victorious either way, and receive that which he desires. Something entirely unrestrained by a binary. Knowledge is all he desires, selfishly and without true care for what happens to others in pursuit of it, although there is no doubt that those who manage to follow in his footsteps benefit, and that what he does is impactful.

The gratitude is not even something he minds. Sebastian ( or anyone! ) could twist this information in any direction he pleased, and it would not sway Bondrewd from divulging it. Gluttonous, he was. Covetous, he was not. All who asked could, and should, partake! Let them do more work, pursue more knowledge! ]

Oya. [ A mote of muted surprise? interest? ]

Oya, oya. Mister Michaelis, you will never a more neutral individual find than I. I am pleased you considered me. Must I name what I wish to be compensated with first, or may I assess for equity once you name the favor?

[ Which is to say, he's obviously down to clown. ]