Seira's morning glow

[Anastasia]

In your mind Amaryl sends, 'Emily and friends just brought a subdued Sharran to our front door. Rather like cats but more agreeable. I'll take care of it since you're busy.'

[Corwin]

"I believe there's a time to play coy," Seira muses out loud. "I did just that when my daughter brought over... a friend. But if we are to have meaningful cooperation going forward, perhaps we might dial down on that, Head Banker? Perhaps, even, by having you answer a rather innocent question on the face of it without being prompted by the Golden Lady each time before you grudgingly do so?"

[Corwin]

To Amaryl, she sends, 'I did think you, Donald and Elle wanted to bust up some Sharrans. Why don't you get at his plots and his master and make a mess of things?'

[Anastasia]

"Ah," Merely going on from that, "I apologize for the misunderstanding, then." Roelas says. "May I continue and clarify things?"

[Corwin]

"Please do so."

To Alicia, she sends, 'Roelas is about to explain matters to me.'

[Anastasia]

"As the portals go, I meant to dissemble nothing. Instead, I merely wished to be discreet and understated, something that the Golden Lady was more than within her authority to say otherwise," Roelas bows his head to all of you a long moment. "Regardless, my goal was to explain the matter in greater depth as the conversation proceeded."

[Corwin]

"Well, it seems there are misunderstandings at the start, so let's try to eliminate those? Aside from right here, where else are you at present right now, Head Banker?"

[Anastasia]

"Sylica," Roelas says plainly, "Anything else is a private matter. No offense meant," he says, "But beyond confirming that the Roelas in Sylica is myself, I do not wish to further discuss this issue. My ability is a trade secret, you must understand."

"Oh," Waukeen smiles, sharply, sizing him up, "I know a few means on which you could do this. I can rule out the Grove of Harethal, as you seem far too sane for that. A lovely place, if not for Demogorgon being behind the magic there. It's really too bad."

[Corwin]

'He admitted to being in Sylica and in other, undisclosed locations as well. Strange. Waukeen seemed surprised,' Seira relays to Alicia.

It's hardly a trade secret when flaunted so blatantly, Seira muses, but decides not to voice her thoughts.

"In that case, let us proceed past this diversion," she voices. "You mentioned that you had a chief reason for the visit?"

[Anastasia]

Roelas merely bows his head again, "The Dragon Princess is correct," Roelas concedes, "Shall we continue?"

Waukeen waves a hand, "If that's what Seira wishes, this is her realm."

Clapping his hands together softly, "Wonderful. Now, as you continue to grow and prosper, we would like to establish a Consortium bank in the Cauldron."

[Corwin]

"Do go on," she invites him.

[Anastasia]

"Before I continue, may I inquire to the state of your financial institutions?" Roelas asks. "Do you have or plan your own banking institutions?"

[Corwin]

"I have such plans," Seira agrees, inclining her head at him, "although I could be persuaded to choose another option."

[Anastasia]

Waukeen chuckles here, "Of course, a mercane bank is useful, but should hardly be your only institution. Why, allow me to state Brightwater Mutual's interest in opening a bank here."

Roelas barely bat an eyelash at it, but you catch the slight twitch. "As you desire, Golden Lady. May I continue?"

Antenora smiles faintly at that, "Ah, how generous of you, Waukeen."

[Corwin]

"Of course. I'd be only too happy to listen to your offer."