"I am sorry for your loss, Sir", Dreth says with a graceful bow. "We take this matter very seriously and will find your nephew and the others."
"I do have a few questions if you will indulge me?"He waits for the Harbor Lord's affirmative nod before continuing.
"While I'm sure your divinations are correct I can't help but wonder why children would be used as slaves, there is so much more worthy stock to draw from here in the city?"
"What more can you tell us of these children? How many should we be looking for? What are their ages? Are they all males like your nephew? Are they drawn from a particular social circle?"
"As you can probably tell I am looking for some deeper significance. For instance, the captors have nearly invited pursuit by leaving behind a calling card. Surely, they would know that a man of your means could trace it. Why would they do this?"
"I do have a few questions if you will indulge me?"He waits for the Harbor Lord's affirmative nod before continuing.
"While I'm sure your divinations are correct I can't help but wonder why children would be used as slaves, there is so much more worthy stock to draw from here in the city?"
"What more can you tell us of these children? How many should we be looking for? What are their ages? Are they all males like your nephew? Are they drawn from a particular social circle?"
"As you can probably tell I am looking for some deeper significance. For instance, the captors have nearly invited pursuit by leaving behind a calling card. Surely, they would know that a man of your means could trace it. Why would they do this?"