Finding the wheel

[Nephrite]

Then let's go see Romiel as a team. It seems like we're going to go straight from here to wherever, so we may as well stick together.

[Anastasia]

You reach Romiel's fortress without difficulty, getting in to see him is unremarkable. "Moore," he greets as he stands up from his desk, papers laid out neatly all along it. "Welcome back."

[Nephrite]

"Sir Romiel." Moore says, offering a bow. "I've come in seek of information. We're hoping you may have knowledge of any Sharran locations that may also contain a library. I'm on... a bit of a quest for something, and we thought we might be able to tackle two goals at once."

[Anastasia]

"Father," Cresiel murmurs in the meantime.

"Son," Romiel returns before going on. "Yes," he gestures for all of you to sit, "Your timing is good, but not for that reason. We've just gotten intelligence on the efreet's reactions to our attacks as well as signs of possible diplomacy."

[Nephrite]

"Oh?" Moore takes a seat. "I'm curious, I must say."

[Anastasia]

"The efreet has taken an interest in several parties here and talk of some sort of meeting is passing," Romiel begins, "The court is all abuzz about it and politics are being played. Notably, Eblis has withdrawn from the court after his earlier involvement."

[Nephrite]

"Has there been any mention of slavery as a topic as of yet?" Moore asks. "I imagine that will end up being the focal point, unless something else happened."

[Anastasia]

""It's been addressed in passing, but they're pushing for a meeting rather than discuss it directly so far," Romiel says. "You're one of the people the Grand Sultan wants there."

[Nephrite]

Moore frowns. "I don't like the sound of that... but they'd have to be very foolish if they wanted to try something. Where is this meeting supposed to take place? And do we have any idea when?"

[Anastasia]

"It's still being determined. If called, are you willing to go?" Romiel asks.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Yes."

[Anastasia]

"Details are being prepared," Romiel says, "They will be delivered if this goes through."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "All right. I may need to have a word with some of Lord Barachiel's aides if it does end up going through." A smile after that. "At any rate, would you be able to provide us a good Sharran target in the meantime?"

[Anastasia]

"To be clear," Romiel begins, "Are you asking as a friend or asking as Duke Moore, officially?"

[Nephrite]

Moore blinks, then just lets out a laugh. "Hah! Right now, I'm asking as a friend."