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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 4223148" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>Kit asked her agents to set up some meetings with people who would know what the people of Canberry City were saying. Her scribe ushered her into a hidden room, divided by a bright red screen. At one side of the room stood a statue of a human with a dog’s head, holding four swords-- the scribe informed her that it was a minor golem, in case she needed protection. He crawled into a hidden closet to listen and take notes, according to her orders.</p><p></p><p>Kit heard a scratching at the screen. “I wanted to know what people are saying about the fight in the marketplace yesterday.”</p><p></p><p>The voice that responded was clearly an old man-- Kit guessed he might be a vendor. “Ah, that was a mighty battle, but Glor’diadel protects us. A mighty paladin from the sky, with flaming eyes, struck down the monster. All praise be to the Lord of Light.”</p><p></p><p>“So nobody’s worried that it will happen again?”</p><p></p><p>He paused for a moment, as if surprised by the idea. “Well, if it did, she would surely return to strike them down again.”</p><p></p><p>“Yes, she would,” agreed Kit. </p><p></p><p>Kit waited for a minute or two and then heard a different scratch. She asked the same question and heard the voice of a middle-aged woman, probably frumpy: “Me customers were most impressed, they were. His Lordship keeps his word, for Glor’diadel keeps him. The knight came on a holy steed.” The voice paused a moment, and then continued more warily, “Although there was some disappointment that they didn’t get to search the body before it got taken away-- it had very nice shoes, it did.”</p><p></p><p>“You would not have wanted those shoes. They might have spread his evil further.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh, we hadn’t thought about that… For the best, then. We should have known that His Lordship would have good reason to take the body away.”</p><p></p><p>“So it sounds like everyone seems pretty calm about the whole matter.”</p><p></p><p>“Aye. There is even thought that there will be enough salt. The people know that the Archduke is a good ruler, and they are learning to trust in him. That, and lots of people are trying to get the blessing.”</p><p></p><p>“The blessing?” asked Kit.</p><p></p><p>“Oh, yes. When there’s a new Archduke, it’s a good time to be pregnant. The baby will get a blessing.”</p><p></p><p>“Good to know, ma’am,” said Kit.</p><p></p><p>“Oh, I’m no ma’am, I’m just a hobbit,” responded the woman.</p><p></p><p>A little while later, a third agent, with a rather different constituency, rapped at the other side of the screen. “My lady. I report as you asked.” </p><p></p><p>“What do the people think of the battle in the marketplace?”</p><p></p><p>“The common people say that it was a great victory for the light. Those that creep in shadows-- they say that it was luck.”</p><p></p><p>“Are they influencing the common people?”</p><p></p><p>“No, nobody listens to them outside of the shadows.”</p><p></p><p>“Who do they listen to that could change their opinions?”</p><p></p><p>“The Guild. There aren’t that many of us, but we listen to each other. Also, the damn fool young’ns think that it’s a good time to be pregnant. I say that there’s never a good time to be pregnant. It just leads to trouble, like with my poor sister. I told her he was no good, but she wouldn’t listen and ran around with him anyway, and then when she had the baby, was he there to help out? Do you even need to ask? And you’d think she’d have learned a thing or two from it, but soon enough he’d be back, or some other bloke who was just as bad, and there she’d be, all alone with another child. If you ask me, anyone who wants to be pregnant is crazy, even if there is a new Archduke.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m sorry about your sister. Can we focus on the attack, though?”</p><p></p><p>“As you like. The shadows worry that there will be another and that luck won’t be with the shining woman on the flying horse. The Guild could shape that some, but there you have it.”</p><p></p><p>After he left, Kit passed word on to the leaders of the Guild to spread the message that the Archduchy has the problem under control and has plans for if a second creature shows up. She then reported back to the Council that public opinion was favorable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 4223148, member: 3448"] Kit asked her agents to set up some meetings with people who would know what the people of Canberry City were saying. Her scribe ushered her into a hidden room, divided by a bright red screen. At one side of the room stood a statue of a human with a dog’s head, holding four swords-- the scribe informed her that it was a minor golem, in case she needed protection. He crawled into a hidden closet to listen and take notes, according to her orders. Kit heard a scratching at the screen. “I wanted to know what people are saying about the fight in the marketplace yesterday.” The voice that responded was clearly an old man-- Kit guessed he might be a vendor. “Ah, that was a mighty battle, but Glor’diadel protects us. A mighty paladin from the sky, with flaming eyes, struck down the monster. All praise be to the Lord of Light.” “So nobody’s worried that it will happen again?” He paused for a moment, as if surprised by the idea. “Well, if it did, she would surely return to strike them down again.” “Yes, she would,” agreed Kit. Kit waited for a minute or two and then heard a different scratch. She asked the same question and heard the voice of a middle-aged woman, probably frumpy: “Me customers were most impressed, they were. His Lordship keeps his word, for Glor’diadel keeps him. The knight came on a holy steed.” The voice paused a moment, and then continued more warily, “Although there was some disappointment that they didn’t get to search the body before it got taken away-- it had very nice shoes, it did.” “You would not have wanted those shoes. They might have spread his evil further.” “Oh, we hadn’t thought about that… For the best, then. We should have known that His Lordship would have good reason to take the body away.” “So it sounds like everyone seems pretty calm about the whole matter.” “Aye. There is even thought that there will be enough salt. The people know that the Archduke is a good ruler, and they are learning to trust in him. That, and lots of people are trying to get the blessing.” “The blessing?” asked Kit. “Oh, yes. When there’s a new Archduke, it’s a good time to be pregnant. The baby will get a blessing.” “Good to know, ma’am,” said Kit. “Oh, I’m no ma’am, I’m just a hobbit,” responded the woman. A little while later, a third agent, with a rather different constituency, rapped at the other side of the screen. “My lady. I report as you asked.” “What do the people think of the battle in the marketplace?” “The common people say that it was a great victory for the light. Those that creep in shadows-- they say that it was luck.” “Are they influencing the common people?” “No, nobody listens to them outside of the shadows.” “Who do they listen to that could change their opinions?” “The Guild. There aren’t that many of us, but we listen to each other. Also, the damn fool young’ns think that it’s a good time to be pregnant. I say that there’s never a good time to be pregnant. It just leads to trouble, like with my poor sister. I told her he was no good, but she wouldn’t listen and ran around with him anyway, and then when she had the baby, was he there to help out? Do you even need to ask? And you’d think she’d have learned a thing or two from it, but soon enough he’d be back, or some other bloke who was just as bad, and there she’d be, all alone with another child. If you ask me, anyone who wants to be pregnant is crazy, even if there is a new Archduke.” “I’m sorry about your sister. Can we focus on the attack, though?” “As you like. The shadows worry that there will be another and that luck won’t be with the shining woman on the flying horse. The Guild could shape that some, but there you have it.” After he left, Kit passed word on to the leaders of the Guild to spread the message that the Archduchy has the problem under control and has plans for if a second creature shows up. She then reported back to the Council that public opinion was favorable. [/QUOTE]
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