Yes, but he is cautious.

From the clerk's countenance, Monika can see that he is conflicted. Expressions of nervousness, skepticism, yet also intrigue and excitement run across his face.

“I don't know, can I sleep on it?” He finally speaks.

“No, I need to get into the city as quickly as possible, my mark might leave at any time.” Monika exaggerates the rush, knowing that the more time he has to think the more likely the answer will be “no.”

“The man you're after isn’t a citizen?” He asks.

“Certainly not.” Monika truthfully answers.

“Theft brings a few months, but striking an official could get you flogged.” Monika is at first touched for the genuine concern in his eyes, something she rarely encounters in her business. But when his gaze drops to her cleavage, she sees that all too familiar lustful stare. “Yet for misdemeanor **** you might only get 5 lashes. Still it would be rather exposing and humiliating.” He almost grins. “I guess I could ask the judge for mercy considering your gender.”

“No.” Monika hisses, offended that the thought of her being flogged might excite him or that she would need any man to beg for her, especially some pencil pushing bureaucratic. “It would look suspicious. If I get the whip, so be it, you just play along.” The bounty hunter's words sound more brave then what she truly feels. “Don't worry, five lashes is nothing to me.” Monika lies. “I just have to get this guy.” The redhead hopes her willingness to face the whip will seal the deal, both as proof of her commitment let alone its lurid enticement.

It works. “It's that important?” He asks.

“My bounty needs to pay.” Monika adds, knowing the clerk will take the reference as to justice, when in reality it's all about the money.

When he still hesitates, Monika makes her final play. “You have nothing to lose, I'm the one putting my ass on the line, literally. If something goes wrong it will be an Irylian official's word against a foreign criminal. And once we are in city I will be your ****, you will have total control.”

Looking at the voluptuous redhead he mutters to himself, “I have never done anything like this before.” And then clearly answers, “Alright, in order to catch a criminal, we have a deal.”