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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3203345" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Senator's Seal - Conclusion</strong></p><p></p><p>They returned to Senator Okpara val’Inares’ villa and were led into his personal office. Upon seeing them enter, he quickly concluded his business and bid his guests farewell. </p><p></p><p>“Tell me,” he said anxiously, “how did you fare?”</p><p></p><p>“We have retrieved the item, as you requested,” said Dril, handing it to Okpara in a wooden box. “It was no small task.”</p><p></p><p>Okpara popped the box open. The tension drained out of his shoulders as he looked upon the seal. The golden glow of the seal on the Senator’s face cast him as some wicked incarnation of avarice. </p><p></p><p>“Well done!” he said. “Quintus’ faith in you was well-placed! Who stole it? Was it the farmer?”</p><p></p><p>Dril shook his head. “You did not pay us to discover who the thief was, only to retrieve it.”</p><p></p><p>“Indeed, I did not,” said Okpara, turning back towards his desk. </p><p></p><p>Vlad cleared his throat. “About that payment.”</p><p></p><p>“This is one reward I will gladly pay,” said Okpara. He passed over a few small leather bags, but kept his hand on them. “Your discretion in this matter must be inviolate.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course,” said Dril. He took the bags and tossed two of them to Vlad and Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“One other thing,” said Okpara. “I would like to send you on a brief vacation.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė paused in counting the Imperials. “Is that a threat?”</p><p></p><p>“Not at all,” chuckled Okpara. “But given the nature of your pursuit, I think it’s best if you leave town for awhile. I have a friend, Gaius Phillipus, who owns a villa in Vestalanium.”</p><p></p><p>“Never heard of it,” said Vlad.</p><p></p><p>Okpara’s stared at him for a moment. “Of course you wouldn’t. It’s one of the most exclusive of all Coryani resort towns, nestled along the Corvis River. I’m sure adventurers such as yourselves would enjoy such an opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė stretched, rubbing the back of her neck. “It would be nice to get away from it all.”</p><p></p><p>“Then it’s settled,” said Okpara. “Please gather your things immediately. The river barge leaves tomorrow.”</p><p></p><p>As they walked out of Okpara’s office, Dril looked back over his shoulder. “Why do I get the feeling we never had a choice in the first place?”</p><p></p><p>“We didn’t exactly succeed in our mission,” said Ilmarė. “That was a very public chase. People died. Goods were destroyed.”</p><p></p><p>“Speaking of goods,” said Vlad, “Aljandros wasn’t at his stall and hasn’t been back to claim it, or what’s left of it. It seems he packed up and left town.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m sure he did,” said Dril. “Perhaps the vacation isn’t such a bad idea after all. He may have been just a fabric merchant, but Aljandros knew what he was doing.”</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė arched an eyebrow. “He was a liar, and a thief. You sound like you almost admire him.”</p><p></p><p>“True,” said Dril. “But even with the Cafelan Cartel, senators, and legionnaires nipping at his heels, he was sure to deliver my rug before he left town.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3203345, member: 3285"] [b]The Senator's Seal - Conclusion[/b] They returned to Senator Okpara val’Inares’ villa and were led into his personal office. Upon seeing them enter, he quickly concluded his business and bid his guests farewell. “Tell me,” he said anxiously, “how did you fare?” “We have retrieved the item, as you requested,” said Dril, handing it to Okpara in a wooden box. “It was no small task.” Okpara popped the box open. The tension drained out of his shoulders as he looked upon the seal. The golden glow of the seal on the Senator’s face cast him as some wicked incarnation of avarice. “Well done!” he said. “Quintus’ faith in you was well-placed! Who stole it? Was it the farmer?” Dril shook his head. “You did not pay us to discover who the thief was, only to retrieve it.” “Indeed, I did not,” said Okpara, turning back towards his desk. Vlad cleared his throat. “About that payment.” “This is one reward I will gladly pay,” said Okpara. He passed over a few small leather bags, but kept his hand on them. “Your discretion in this matter must be inviolate.” “Of course,” said Dril. He took the bags and tossed two of them to Vlad and Ilmarė. “One other thing,” said Okpara. “I would like to send you on a brief vacation.” Ilmarė paused in counting the Imperials. “Is that a threat?” “Not at all,” chuckled Okpara. “But given the nature of your pursuit, I think it’s best if you leave town for awhile. I have a friend, Gaius Phillipus, who owns a villa in Vestalanium.” “Never heard of it,” said Vlad. Okpara’s stared at him for a moment. “Of course you wouldn’t. It’s one of the most exclusive of all Coryani resort towns, nestled along the Corvis River. I’m sure adventurers such as yourselves would enjoy such an opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city.” Ilmarė stretched, rubbing the back of her neck. “It would be nice to get away from it all.” “Then it’s settled,” said Okpara. “Please gather your things immediately. The river barge leaves tomorrow.” As they walked out of Okpara’s office, Dril looked back over his shoulder. “Why do I get the feeling we never had a choice in the first place?” “We didn’t exactly succeed in our mission,” said Ilmarė. “That was a very public chase. People died. Goods were destroyed.” “Speaking of goods,” said Vlad, “Aljandros wasn’t at his stall and hasn’t been back to claim it, or what’s left of it. It seems he packed up and left town.” “I’m sure he did,” said Dril. “Perhaps the vacation isn’t such a bad idea after all. He may have been just a fabric merchant, but Aljandros knew what he was doing.” Ilmarė arched an eyebrow. “He was a liar, and a thief. You sound like you almost admire him.” “True,” said Dril. “But even with the Cafelan Cartel, senators, and legionnaires nipping at his heels, he was sure to deliver my rug before he left town.” [/QUOTE]
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