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>SELECTED: In a city rife with copperclippers from every nation there must be -someone- willing to talk, you just need to find the right source. You’ve spent a tidy sum in vain thus far, and it will take all that again on this single source to prod a lead regarding this figure of black, purple and gold. [Hearty] [ -15 Sequins] [Wealth: 160 Sequins]
Honestly as entertaining as Emile owing favours to an active faction of the Palace would have been down the line, the immediate expense is perhaps well worth avoiding the potential hassle.
<span class="mu-i">“This unfortunate vassal may know of who you speak.”</span> Securing a meeting with the information broker sitting across from you has cost a pretty penny, twice the amount that a skilled mercenary might expect as a week’s retainer, and several times what a skilled craftsman might turn over in a month.<span class="mu-i">“Such a person of that description was indeed seen in the company of a figure robed in purple, black and gold. And it is in this issue that this worthless thrall can perhaps offer you some paltry assistance.”</span>
His name is Bahidir Arslan. You imagine that the amount paid for just a short audience with him is little more than a pittance to this member of the Merchanta Case, the evidence of their wealth is clear and apparent in the richness of their cloth, the shine of their jewellery and the comfort of their surroundings. You’ve never had much patience for those men who place wealth and the pursuit of profit above all else, but this man’s business is information and business for him appears to be very good indeed.
<span class="mu-i">“Your Cantish is excellent.”</span> Sincere in both your surprise and your compliment, there is even the tinge of a familiar Romani accent to his lilt.
<span class="mu-i">“Your kind words are as water in the desert to the shrivelled heart of this paltry peasant, kind Sir Andrei.”</span> You make no remark on the fact that you had yet to formally introduce yourself, he is an information broker after all. <span class="mu-i">“This humble helot’s commerce is in information, which can only be spoken or written. Every new language is merely another opening in the market to corner and capitalise in this regard, as best as this sorry serf is able.”</span>
<span class="mu-i">“Sound enough burgher logic.”</span> You nod, wondering just how many ‘markets’ this information broken has access to. <span class="mu-i">“Although there really is no need to refer to yourself so harshly merely because you are discussing commerce with a man of noble blood.”</span>
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