The Cremator responded with the national one-handed salute. "A mercenary, by definition, is someone who fights for money, or personal gain. I give zero shits about personal gain. I just want to destroy the menace that threatens humanity, you know?" His cold glare grew sarcastic. "I'm about ready to go." The man glanced up the stairs, before nodding to Thalia and Edmee. He wouldn't force them to come along, but they would help quite a bit. He began his ascension.