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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jkason" data-source="post: 2633226" data-attributes="member: 2710">The general rule of thumb when mistaken for someone of influence is to smile, nod, and take all the free food, drink, and other pleasures presented you. Of course, the thumb in that case usually wasn't being asked to trek deeper into a temple of death priests and face their higher clergy in something named for a form of righteous punishment. If he was going to have to make a break for it at some point, Ru preferred now--while he was still in sight of the front door--to later--trapped who knew how deeply in the too large for its own good temple. If he'd had the sense to bring along backup, maybe he would have chanced it. As it was ... His stomach twisting, Ru opted for the truth, cringing inside at the thought of so easily passing up influence."I'm afraid I've no knowledge of Zsath's secrets," he said, trying to sound both humble and sympathetic to the priest's confusion. "That would be why I'm here, actually, seeking answers."Please don't let one of the secrets be that knowing about the cardinal means a quick execution... he adds mentally, stretching his fingers in case a swift, stunning blow might be in order.</blockquote>