"Knowledge wants to be shared. Practically demands it, dear boy - keeping it all for one's self - isn't that a bit selfish?" Alacruun's eyes glint. He's a hypocrite, of course. He's been fine with hoarding his own knowledge. But he's not about to admit that.

"However... you have a deal. Knowledge for knowledge. More than fair."

He extends a hand.

"I believe a handshake is traditional?"