[pnpgm] dinner under guard

[John Haight]

   Arawn gave Kell and appreciative smile before rolling his eyes and shaking his head when Sovis ties to the Smith clan were mentioned.

   "Great. That family has their hands in everything. No wonder they've escaped punishment in the past. But it seems many on the Council would prefer to see their stranglehold on things come to an end. They've just been waiting for the opportunity and the things we've presented just might give them that chance. So maybe we can keep an ear to the ground and see if we can help them out."

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From: Murtha, Mark <Mark.Murtha at tylertech.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 3:58 PM
To: John Haight; Alex Koponen; pnpgm at list.powersandperils.org
Subject: RE: [pnpgm] dinner under guard

[OOC - Kell explains all of what he found at both companies when he has the chance. Not sure what impact it may have, and since technically that paper he has wasn't found with a warrant, it may not be admissible as evidence against anyone.  He'll keep that paper to himself for now, except the name of the moneylender Sovis Smith, another Smith.  Trying to keep things moving, and since we are moving out of Ticasi, focusing on that. ]

>
>    "Unless you prefer to deal with it yourself I'll see to the gold delivery and
> have Kell accompany me to help finalize the business transaction.

Kell nods to Arawn, "Of course I can help deliver the gold."


>
>    In the meanwhile, I don't know what else was shared with you during your
> meeting but as the Powers That Be seem to be urging your hunt beyond
> Ticasi I'd suggest speaking with your uncle, perhaps other relatives as well,
> before leaving unless evidence pops up to give us reason to linger here. If
> the murderer was an outsider it may have something to do with events
> outside this city.
>    Your father shared much with you but there are some things a parent rarely
> tells their child. Some stories are best shared with close council, trustworthy
> friends and family. Perhaps one of those stories might guide you towards
> additional clues and an answer."
>

"They really want you to leave, don't they?" the trader intones with a funny look.  Some may say predatory, some may say as an angel, some may say never trust a smiling trader.   "I won't pry into the why, yet we need a plan after your release. The options I see are finding the actual killer, or getting into some, er, rather interesting scrapes so those escorts get lost and we can do whatever."

"Z'Leyra, this is up to you.  In my mind, the best option is asking your family then going to find your sister.  Or we can hang the whole thing and never return to this city." as he looks her in the eyes with a now gently but firm look of compassion.


Mark Murtha
Implementation Consultant, Local Government Division
P: 800.554.4434