| Vendui? yellow orb. *Waves up at it and smiles*
Such are things sometimes. Even when you do not go out of your way to find whatever you are looking for, opportunities arise. Firstly, some correspondence finds its way to me, both irritating and intriguing at the same time. Secondly, an informant meets me with an interesting proposition. Then finally a dramatic change in circumstances with a Drow I actually trust.
The correspondence. The irritating one first. The Morning Poste has obviously decided to mount some kind of smear campaign against me. This last missive was a step too far, so I responded in kind. Ah Vierna, you were too hasty?.stupid. I am being baited and *sighs* I rose to the bait. Clearly the half breed is behind it, foolishly you did what was expected. *Thumps the desk angrily* What was the point? I state the facts, actually give them the truth for once and all the time knowing it is just a waste of time. Still maybe it will eventually hit home. The citizens and the duke are being taken for a ride. Maybe, just maybe?..
The other letter. Hmmm, very interesting. From the slave girl to Kilsek Von?Sah. I had previously discounted her as a hopeless cause. Oh I could have broken her easily enough earlier, but she had nothing to offer me. I had already gained all the information I needed from her, there was nothing further in it for me. Now this note. She wants guidance. She wants to follow me. So I arrange a meet. Something immediately strikes me as odd. Whether it is to do with the fact Kilsek is no longer around and she has used this knowledge to break free, I do not know. But she is not the same person. No longer meek and na?ve, she is now strong and determined. We dance round various subjects, she never committing herself to a full and frank answer. Hmm. This is also a change in her character. Previously, my informant had tipped me off that she may or may not be part of some shady group which I have yet to discover its aims, if it does actually exist. I probed her about that, but she was very coy and admitted nothing. Again, a change of character. Something has brought this change on, this hardening of attitude. I must find out more, maybe she can be useful after all. Or maybe she is setting a trap. *grins* We shall see???.
My informant, LA, tells me he wants to set up a contest. One for those of elven blood only. No, not a mundane Drow against Elf contest but a free for all with some nice twists. I like it. This is the second proposition he has asked me to sanction in order to win my favour. Previously I agreed a suitable target for him to dispose of, plans for which, he tells me, are almost complete. He is seeking my favour because he wants to join my force. I am wary of his true motives, given that he is a committed worshiper of Vhaerun. He is unsure but he strongly suspects that I am of direct opposite alignment. Now why would he want to switch so casually? His flippant remark that Von?Sah is finished and that I will be the new focus of Drow power is too glib. I tell him so. He wants to be on the winning side he retorts. Hmm. Well lets see how he performs with the target I have set him. On the one hand his talents would prove a valuable asset, on the other I lose a source of valuable information. Unless???
I cannot believe what I have done. I actually made a commitment. And I feel complete for having done so. Since joining my ranks, SD has proved to be a most valuable asset. Her advice on important matters has always confirmed my reasoning. We think the same way, our attitudes are similar, so I suppose it was only a matter of time before we would become closer. I pride myself in being a good judge of someone and from the first time I saw her, I knew I wanted her in my ranks. I wanted her on my side, not as a dangerous opponent, so after various discussions we found common ground and she joined my cause. Its a decision I have not regretted. Now things have progressed a stage further. I can only hope I have not made the biggest mistake of my life???.
I watch, I assess, I report.
Vel'drav l' sil'in qu'ellar d'Hun?ett zotrethen??Jal zhal sha-rasa!!!
Lloth tlu laoles, dosst handmaiden orn naut hojh dos!!!! |