Illuminated regrets

[Anastasia]

The bracelet ensures that you speak only the truth. It does not, however, force you to speak if you'd rather stay silent.

[Iron Dragoon]

Alyssa snaps the bracer on with a nod.

"No offense or insinuation meant, but this whole situation smells of a set up and makes me suspicious. I might even think it was meant to separate us from Emily, but she can take care of herself and you've sent someone to find her."

[Anastasia]

"Lady Aryn would never be in danger in Brightwater," The Highgold says quickly, "Have you stolen, taken or otherwise participated in the crimes you are accused of today?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Not in any way."

[Anastasia]

"Thank you. Do you know of anything related to this, or have any reason to suspect why this is being done?" he asks next.

[Iron Dragoon]

"No to the first. The second has so many possibilities that any answer I give, either way, could be a lie. It could be happenstance; someone picked my face out of the crowd. It could be to defraud me. It could be to sour my reputation. It could be an oblique strike at Emily. Or a dozen other things that I haven't thought of."

[Anastasia]

The Highgold comes over and takes the bracelet off. "You're free to go with our apologies," he says, a slight scowl on his face. "Impersonation of another while committing a crime is a crime unto itself."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Highgold, if I might ask an indulgence? When you find this person,I would like to be informed. And perhaps have something of a say in their punishment."

[Anastasia]

"We will inform you," The Highgold says, "Anything for a friend of Lady Aryn."

Ianvasah's smile is like that of a cat who got the canary. "That is kind of you. We look forward to hearing about results, and I'm sure Lady Aryn does as well. If Alyssa can be copied, what's to stop them from copying her good friend Emily Aryn?"

[Iron Dragoon]

"Or a Highgold? Or even Emily herself?"

[Anastasia]

"Exactly," The Highgold says, leading you out. "You can assure Lady Aryn this will be dealt with."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I appreciate the care and courtesy you shown in dealing with this. It speaks highly of the discipline of your organization."

Alyssa removes the bracer and hands it back, ready to leave.

[Anastasia]

Thus you are allowed to leave. Once out Ianvasah smiles, "Well, Emily's name carries weight here."

[Iron Dragoon]

"Auntie Waukeen. I'll have to apologise for using it, but it let us cut through the unpleasantness and turned it from an interrogation into a a quick question."

[Anastasia]

"Still worth it," Ianvasah agrees, "Had they realized what I was, that may have been even less pleasant. Not all are as sophisticated as Mabarne."