He listened as the Seneschal spoke seeming to rule his idea out, then Longstreet interjected.
The other Dragon tried to cut short his proposal...did he want the light all for himself? That would be odd of a shadow.
Bruskly ignoring Mr. Culmets attempts to roll out, the timid man made a singular stand. Not in any off putting way, nor was it a dick measuring contest in the slightest., more like someone giving advice on a deal. A consultant. His voice was calm but firm as he attempted to join back into the conversation he had been so quickly dismissed from. Americans....
"I share the same currency as they then, but I have tools at my disposal that makes acquiring that currency easier. For instance, fifteen thousand dollars makes a wonderful chisel for scraping away excess wood that might keep a round peg from fitting as it should...more directly but less eloquently it can fund many break ins and bribes, win many an auction, give one a far more comfortable and safe hide out, and generally speaking a continued flow of that amount for a few months can make acquiring true currency a far more enjoyable pursuit." He said, then paused a moment before adding. "Of course, I would be willing to invest that amount in such an operation if it is a fruitful undertaking."
"If we are only interested in the short term for a smash and grab...I can drive the get away vehicle, and can advise on any occult artifacts such as this...beacon... if located."