Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-24942837-20150321220808/@comment-24942837-20150329162353

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Samuel pondered the thought about whether he should only have them a year or not. He decided to buy a lifetime contract. If the information he acquired from these thieves ever got out, he might lose the war. He hollered,

"Lucan! Bring me 15000 gold. In a lockbox."

"Yes ser." Lucan the Steward brought out the necessary gold, placing it all underneath the velvet padding of the lockbox to disguise it. The Steward proceeded to but a Silver Amethyst Ring in the center of the padding, to make it look inconspicuous. "Here we are, ser. 15000 gold."

"Very good. Remind me to start paying you."

"Thank you ser. But might I ask?"

"Very well. Ask what you need to."

"Should we perhaps check if the thieves are just allies, or friends with each other?"

"That's a ridiculous question. Why would I care if they're friends or not?"

"Ser, if they aren't friendly to each other, they could compromise their missions. For example, they could unnecessarily compete with each other and jeopardize the mission. If they were friends or related, they would work together easier, considering they already know each other's strengths and weaknesses, and could make things much more efficient."

Samuel pondered  the thought, rapping his fingers on a nearby table. He nodded. "Good idea, Lucan. Remind me to give you a raise right after I start paying you."

"Yes, ser."

"Follow me," Samuel said.

He walked through two doors, Lucan by his side. Eventually he was led into another Wizard's room.

The Wizard stood up. "Yes, m'lord?"

"Oh, stop with the niceties. You're one of my head generals. You're also my portal keeper."

"Where to, ser?"

Samuel mocked looking surprised. "Why do you think I need a portal? I could have just come for a cup of tea."

"You mentioned I was the portal keeper. You always give 'subtle' hints of what you want." The Wizard replied casually.

"You've caught me."

"Where to, m'lord?"

"Lake Ilinalta."

"Very well." The Wizard knew better than to ask where Samuel was going. He alredy had an idea, and if he had an idea, he was probably right. That was the case for most Weir who encountered the Red Rose leader. The Portal Keeper summoned his portal, then returned to his research.

Samuel blinked. "Lucan, do you have the crow they sent?"

"Ser, I believe it was a raven, but yes."

"Whatever it is. Very good, Lucan," Samuel replied.

"Thank you, ser." The two stepped through the portal, into Lake Ilinalta.