A neverending field

[Corwin]

'It makes sense, if you consider a paranoid fear that someone would impersonate one. Or sneak one is as an agent, I suppose? If the only ones allowed here are dealing with guarding her, that's a possible reason. Anyway, what about Garlazz? Whatever his beef with Wilcora is, she might know about it, and so we could use that.'

[Anastasia]

'Or there's other reasons. I doubt a place this easy to reach is anywhere close to Yemimah.' Zariel disagrees.

'No overt issues, beyond some overlap and a personality conflict,' Zariel says, 'Simply put, they loathe each other, more than normal for devils. She has an inkling he wants her out of the way permanently, but it hasn't really sunk in.'

[Corwin]

With the information secured, Seira guides Wilcora into an alley and once she's sure that they're not observed, leads the way through it. Coming up behind Wilcora will ensure that she doesn't even see what happens when Seira snaps her neck, and then she'd lead their group away to listen for any rumors on brachina. Perhaps having more information would give them a clearer picture of who is closer to the truth, she or Zariel.

[Anastasia]

Sure, quick Diplo.

[Corwin]

Divine Insight for 120.

[Anastasia]

There's a few murmurs - not many, beyond a sentiment that brachina aren't assigned here often.

The reasons why are varied, but the two most common reasons are that it's either a case of Governor Grolas disliking them or it's politics from above.

[Corwin]

'We'll need to make a stop and get our payment, but what do you think would make the best next move?' Seira asks the others at this point.

[Anastasia]

'Well, we aren't any closer, so let's go to another town?' Amaryl suggests, 'We knew this would be a long trip, so...that portal network? That's always been an interest.'

Xera sends back, 'Dangerous as it is, we also don't have to do this in one shot. If we can escape safely and return, we can build up knowledge and search about that knowledge outside of here, to see if we can find more information.'

[Corwin]

'I agree with you both. Let's see about getting paid and then look into visiting elsewhere. Zariel, do we have enough information now to receive entry into Black Resolve, or is Eisen the safer visit?'

[Anastasia]

'I could make a fair effort,' Zariel agrees, 'But it would not be without some small risk.'

[Corwin]

'I can help out as well,' Seira muses. 'Between the two of us we should have decent forgeries and sensible papers. Do you think getting more information from similar interrogations here will be decisive, or should we just go with what we have?'

[Anastasia]

'Go with what we have,' Zariel does not hesitate, 'We need to move up the chain, rather than fester here.'

[Corwin]

'Then that's what we'll do.'

That's the plan. Let's get paid our 10k, then leave for Black Resolve. Zariel and I could try a forgery on the way, farther from prying eyes.

[Anastasia]

Sure. Give me a quick Int check on that, would you?

[Corwin]

I'll take 10 for 23+6+2 (good hope) for 41.