[The offer was tempting, but he knew his own worth. Taas wasn't the kind to deceive his employers - that's how you ended up with dead charges and a bad reputation.

He moves closer when prompted, hoisting the large axe over a shoulder so it wouldn't be in the way. Eyes on Stannis, he frowns a bit, shaking his head.]

I appreciate it, ser, but I don't do full price due to a battle injury. I can kill a giant on your order but I can't hear you. Nearly deaf as a post.

[It was only lucky that he was such an excellent lip reader. It saved him from being completely useless, and he was able to pick up things from a distance, no matter how quiet it was.]