[quote=@JulienJaden]
[@Flagg] Yes, the Firm might indeed be the people Cain got some of his more dubious books, supplies and information from, perhaps in exchange for the occasional freelance work for them (identifying items of an arcane nature - must be cheaper than sending it back to the headquarters - or maybe cooperation on missions that require 'mage support').

I'll have to wait and see how difficult it's going to be to look into the Nyctari's target, but even if that should prove relatively easy, Cain might need Kurtz's help with the Slayer case once he knows where the Calhoun/Blackwood trail leads.
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That sounds good. We could just have Kurtz call Cain and ask if he knows anyone good who isnt working for the usual suspects. Cain might not even have any reason to be dubious of Kurtz's motives, since this sort of thing might be par for the course for their relationship. I'm not sure how wary Cain would be of Kurtz. Given that Cain is working for the Syndicate and the Nyctari, the worst of the worst, he could see the Firm (rightly!) as relatively harmless, if somewhat sinister or strange or stuffy.

Any suggestions, [@Atrophy]?