Jenya starts at Carrach's growl, and then smiles good-naturedly as he rephrases his objections. "I assure you that I meant no offense, and I do agree with your sentiment, but please consider the offer of payment more in terms of compensation — upon the successful completion of the job, we will compensate you for your time and reimburse you for any expenses you may have incurred during your time working for us. When I say 2500 gold, I mean 2500 gold in total. The Church is not prepared to offer more, despite the value of your work for us — it is only fair, however that I offer this as well as any and all aid that I can give."
She pauses for a moment, and then calls a novice in, whispers in the novice's ear, and then resumes speaking, "The novice you just saw has been sent to procure you a token of our good faith. I can have a list of recent kidnapping victims for you in the morning and, if you should need anything, do feel free to ask." The novice returns bearing a small tray carrying six stoppered vials, each labeled with the symbol of St. Cuthbert. Placing this tray on the table before you, she nods politely and leaves. "I have one
potion of cure moderate wounds here for each of you. Please accept this token and Cuthbert's blessings as you look for the perpetrators of the kidnappings. The orphanage is on Lantern Street, I'm sure that Sando or one of the Cauldronians in your group can guide you there." She exchanges pleasantries and parting formalities with all of you as she guides you to the door — apparently this audience is over for all intents and purposes.
The rain continues to fall on the town and the night has gotten darker. The crowded buildings of Cauldron loom over you and a slight wind chills your cloaks. Flickering torches and lanterns provide the little light there is, casting long, ominous shadows over the dirty streets of the town.
OOC:
I would have pushed along to the orphanage, but I didn't quite have consensus on that, and even if I did, it'll take you a little bit of time to get there — I'm assuming that you're traveling there right now, but if that's an incorrect assumption, please let me know. In the meantime, feel free to continue your conversations and all that, if you like. I do enjoy reading them.
See the OOC thread for other pertinent information. Next move on Sunday.