I did speak the truth before, as I usually do. I am both willing to aid you in preparing your weapon and interested in discerning what difference the use of Chroma will make in said preparation.

We have, of course had our differences in the past, but this is neither the Source nor one of the Shards. Thus, I see no reason why we should not co-exist in some semblance of harmony here.

[Emet-Selch offered Thancred his best impression of a sincere smile. He was not foolish enough to expect the Scion to take him at his word, of course, but he had at least made the offer.]