"Yes." Esmeraldaa replied simply. There was precious little else she could do, after all. And hearing terms didn't mean she had to agree with them. Then again, she couldn't imagine how Mab thought that this would work. Were these people not outcast for refusing to comply with their respective courts? How did Mab suppose she would make them comply now?

"I will listen, but that is all. I am making no promises for now. All we want is our freedom and equality for everyone, far, magic or human. But you may speak your terms and then I will put it to my people and they will decide."