"[color=fdc68a]I would be happy to attend his sessions.[/color]" said Henri coldly.  "[color=fdc68a]Am I to assume that this .. Gentleman.. is in some way associated with his majesty's .. inquest? [/color]" he asked with his head cocked to one side.  "[color=fdc68a]If so, may I ask how, and why? Quite a lot has happened over the past 2 days, and I would like to give a .. coherent.. report to my employer, when I report back to the castle.[/color]"

The look of suspicion on Jazdia's face suggested she did not trust him.

"[color=fdc68a]Dont be so distrustful. A number of warehouses belonging to a certain guild were recently demolished, leaving no discernible evidence as to the cause. The authorities believe magic may have been involved, but the investigations were still pending, when I interviewed them last night. The fact that the city is under lockdown suggests the attacks are associated with our mutual quarries. Regardless, their destruction will cause problems of ... a political nature.. for our employer.  Sadly, my... Recent activities... have rendered my effectiveness at completing his majesty's orders less than acceptable, and I must retire for repairs. Since I am going there anyway, I am sure our mutual employer will want answers from me concerning these matters. I do not know if the incident with the warehouses are in any way associated with your own activities to date, and his majesty is sure to inquire. It would reflect poorly if I had no answers to give him. Our associate in our other line of inquiry turned up only a corpse, and a long cold trail at the end of her investigations, and I grew.. Impatient.  I was hoping that your lot had found something more tractable. It seems you have. I have a .. Personal interest.. in a positive resolution to our contractual obligations.[/color]"

He turned again to the cornered man.

"[color=fdc68a]I would very much like to know how this little bird fits into the larger puzzle, before I retire. It would help me in ...suggesting.. questions to the royal inquisitor.[/color]"