>>6020242As you head back into the main part of town, you see the sun is starting to set a bit.
Jim sees you like he's been looking for you and briskly walks over.
<span class="mu-s">"My friends. I assure you we have matters at hand and I ask that you do not panic. But I have heard a rumor that one of our visitors or even one of our residents - a person considered our neighbor is in fact a mid-ranking scout with the Old Guard. I have my people on it. Once this person is found- and I have every confidence they will be. We will hold them for further questioning then, if we can find something concrete -deliver them to the Vanguards. Please be careful until then."</span>
>swing by Jim and see if he wants this stuff<span class="mu-s">"Your donations are appreciated and accepted. I will put them to good use."</span>
<span class="mu-g">[YOUR STANDING WITH SCADAM INCREASED A LITTLE]</span>
Jim takes 50 of the gold but leaves the rest.
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