The Serpent took Sandro's hand, tenderly, almost like a mother. It looked up at him with those old and black eyes, and spoke, "One life has escaped the God With Many Faces, and for that, another will suffer. One life has escaped the God With Many Faces, in exchange for the lives of many. The currency of the gods is sacrifice, what are you willing to trade?"
It left Sindra still holding the ambassador's hand, staring up at him.