Paige Summers thought Leo Joyce's move was a masterstroke, killing several birds with one stone.
First, it created more opportunities for May Joyce to get closer to Claire Chapman.
Second, while the squad he was lending had potential, they were still somewhat raw. Loaning them to Claire Chapman was a way to use Bloodfall's operations to sharpen this blade for him.
And third, even if May Joyce and Claire Chapman didn't end up together, the move still strengthened the relationship between Southreach and Bloodfall.
As things stood, even if Bloodfall managed to establish a base, it would only be a small one. From his position as the City Lord of Southreach, Leo Joyce didn't need to worry about Bloodfall becoming a threat. On the contrary, if he could bring them under his banner, it would only serve to expand Southreach's power.
To the outside world, it made Leo Joyce, the City Lord, appear incredibly magnanimous.
