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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3141311" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Senator's Seal - Part 3: The Stockyards</strong></p><p></p><p>A city as grand as Coryan required an impressive amount of meat to feed it. As a result, the stockyards were enormous.</p><p>They smelled the stockyards long before they saw them. The stench of offal assailed their nostrils. </p><p></p><p>Vlad sniffed the air. “Reminds me of home,” he said.</p><p></p><p>“Remind me to never visit Milandir,” said Ilmarė with a scowl. </p><p></p><p>The bleats and cries of animals awaiting slaughter greeted their arrival. Dril sent a slave to fetch the “wealthy farmer.” A man named Dardanus stepped warily up to them.</p><p></p><p>“Can I help you?” he asked with an uncertain smile.</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Dril. “We come on behalf of a Senator. Do you mind if we speak in private? It’s an urgent matter.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course, of course,” said Dardanus, his brow furrowing with concern. </p><p></p><p>The farmer led them to a house that was affordable only by a successful businessman. They sat down in the dining room.</p><p></p><p>“We are investigating the theft of a particular item, and we’re concerned you may have come into possession of it,” said Dril. “You might have purchased it recently, from a merchant named Aljandros.”</p><p></p><p>The farmer, an older man with, leaned back in his chair in surprise. Then he looked at the open doorway over his shoulder. “My wife will be sick with worry. Oh, this will ruin everything.”</p><p></p><p>“Maybe if you tell us what you purchased, we can get to the bottom of this,” said Ilmarė impatiently.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, I was at Aljandros’ stall this morning,” said Dardanus. “My daughter is to be married and my wife wanted silk from which to make her wedding dress.”</p><p></p><p>Vlad and Dril exchanged glances. “Did you remember anything else of note?” Dril asked.</p><p></p><p>“I do recall a rather rude man of some means. I inadvertently bumped into him. I apologized of course.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” said Dril. “Go on.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s it,” said Dardanus. “Should I tell my wife to stop work on the dress?”</p><p></p><p>“No, that’s fine,” said Dril. “I think you’re cleared of any wrongdoing. Thank you for your time.” He got up to leave. </p><p></p><p>“Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding,” Vlad said, shaking Dardanus’ hand.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė looked down as she stepped into the foyer. She was standing on a brightly hued rug. “You have many rugs, one in every room. Do you visit Aljandros’ shop often?”</p><p></p><p>“I do,” said Dardanus with an embarrassed grin. “Although I buy fabric for my wife from time to time, I have a fondness for Alijandro’s rugs. He’s certainly passionate about them.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė’s eyes narrowed. “He certainly is.”</p><p></p><p>They stepped out of Dardanus house.</p><p></p><p>“Finally,” said Vlad, punching a fist into one palm, “now I get to do some ‘investigating’.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3141311, member: 3285"] [b]The Senator's Seal - Part 3: The Stockyards[/b] A city as grand as Coryan required an impressive amount of meat to feed it. As a result, the stockyards were enormous. They smelled the stockyards long before they saw them. The stench of offal assailed their nostrils. Vlad sniffed the air. “Reminds me of home,” he said. “Remind me to never visit Milandir,” said Ilmarė with a scowl. The bleats and cries of animals awaiting slaughter greeted their arrival. Dril sent a slave to fetch the “wealthy farmer.” A man named Dardanus stepped warily up to them. “Can I help you?” he asked with an uncertain smile. “Yes,” said Dril. “We come on behalf of a Senator. Do you mind if we speak in private? It’s an urgent matter.” “Of course, of course,” said Dardanus, his brow furrowing with concern. The farmer led them to a house that was affordable only by a successful businessman. They sat down in the dining room. “We are investigating the theft of a particular item, and we’re concerned you may have come into possession of it,” said Dril. “You might have purchased it recently, from a merchant named Aljandros.” The farmer, an older man with, leaned back in his chair in surprise. Then he looked at the open doorway over his shoulder. “My wife will be sick with worry. Oh, this will ruin everything.” “Maybe if you tell us what you purchased, we can get to the bottom of this,” said Ilmarė impatiently. “Yes, I was at Aljandros’ stall this morning,” said Dardanus. “My daughter is to be married and my wife wanted silk from which to make her wedding dress.” Vlad and Dril exchanged glances. “Did you remember anything else of note?” Dril asked. “I do recall a rather rude man of some means. I inadvertently bumped into him. I apologized of course.” “Of course,” said Dril. “Go on.” “That’s it,” said Dardanus. “Should I tell my wife to stop work on the dress?” “No, that’s fine,” said Dril. “I think you’re cleared of any wrongdoing. Thank you for your time.” He got up to leave. “Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding,” Vlad said, shaking Dardanus’ hand. Ilmarė looked down as she stepped into the foyer. She was standing on a brightly hued rug. “You have many rugs, one in every room. Do you visit Aljandros’ shop often?” “I do,” said Dardanus with an embarrassed grin. “Although I buy fabric for my wife from time to time, I have a fondness for Alijandro’s rugs. He’s certainly passionate about them.” Ilmarė’s eyes narrowed. “He certainly is.” They stepped out of Dardanus house. “Finally,” said Vlad, punching a fist into one palm, “now I get to do some ‘investigating’.” [/QUOTE]
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