The mystery of Benfal (Moore, Tryll)

[Anastasia]

So noted.

The Silverbrow Consortium is as it was last time. Ruby comes forth to greet you as you approach the reception, "Mr. Moore," she greets, "What is your business here today?"

[Nephrite]

"Lady Ruby." Moore offers a bow. "I simply wished to come and see if there was anything Aurora could do for the Consortium today. After our recent victory in Benfal, we have a bit of leeway with projects."

[Anastasia]

"At the moment, Mister Sisatar is busy with delicate negotiations and is unavailable," Ruby replies, "For now, we must respectfully and regretfully decline your offer, though we will be in touch in the future."

[Nephrite]

"I understand." Moore smiles and bows again. "Please feel free to reach out when our services are needed."


Looks like it's back to Aurora. He'll spend some time relaxing (maybe check on the Court of Aurora?) but his next big ticket thing will be to check in on Mineral since he hasn't heard anything from them in a while.

[Anastasia]

When you return, you find Elena appears once you walk in. "Hi. Ebony's looking for you."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "All right, thanks Elena." He stops for a minute and gives Elena a look, like he's about to say something... then shakes his head.

He'll go find Ebony!

[Anastasia]

Ebony's found in Canderella's room. They're talking quietly and pause as you come in. "Hello there," Ebony greets, hood down. "How was your trip?"

[Nephrite]

"It went about as well as I expected it to go." Moore admits. "I knew they weren't going to like what I had to report, though I had hoped they'd be willing to still provide us active aid -- but so it goes." Moore offers a small shrug as he looks over at Candy. "Are you feeling better after, uh... you know... ...all of... everything?"

[Anastasia]

"I'm mostly over it. Mom over there won't let me get up yet," Canderella shoots a mock glare over at Ebony.

Ebony smiles demurely and merely says, "It's for the best that you wait until you've fully recovered."

[Nephrite]

"Yeah, dying and... well, you know, all that other stuff tends to leave more marks than you realize." Moore says with some amount of authority.

"Anyway, what can I do for you?" He asks with a turn towards Ebony.

[Anastasia]

"I'm bored out of my mind," Canderella says, "I need more people to talk to. Stay for awhile?"

[Nephrite]

"Haha, sure." Moore says as he flies over. "You're relieved of duty if you want to be, Ebony."

[Anastasia]

Ebony stands and pulls up her hood, leaving without comment.

"She's grumpy because we've been spending so much time together lately," Canderella says. "We both need a little break from each other."

[Nephrite]

Moore laughs at that. "I'd think there are a lot of fundamental and ideological differences you can't get past. Did she tell you about what actually happened during the operation on Benfal?"

[Anastasia]

"Some," Canderella sits up, blankets covering her. "Why don't you tell me in your own words?"