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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fangor the Fierce" data-source="post: 5766041" data-attributes="member: 17100">Svexyn had immediately moved to the locks, as the others spoke and inspected the room.  He runs his fingers on the outside, noting any grooves or fresh markings that would show if anyone had tried picking the locks.  He then peers into the keyhole, looking for shavings or anything else.  He does not care to look at the key the woman holds, for he takes her for her word."The locks are the key..." he mumbles turning to the woman.  He procures a small leather bundle with a strap securing it in it's rolled up and locked state.  "If you don't object, I would like to see just how well these locks are made.  I will be gentle with them and offer no ill will.  We just need to see if they are of high enough quality to prevent lock picking..."If she agrees, he takes his tools, unwraps the leather strap and begins to work on the selection of tools.  Thinking of it, he then removes a magnet, showing it to the others.  "First, we see if there are any shavings left inside the lock, should it have been tampered with."He moves the magnet along the keyhole, and even manages to insert the end of it inside, testing to see if there are metal shavings from whomever would have picked the lock.  He carefully pulls out the magnet and examines the results.He then looks through his tools finds the pair he thinks would do best in this situation; turning his attention to the lock.  His fingers move with practiced ease, as he tests the tumblers, the tension and the inside of the locks.  He goes through a lengthy process, lasting about 2 minutes, until he is certain that he has given this lock enough attention.  Once completed, he repeats this process on the other door as well, making sure to make note of his findings."That's all we can do from this side.  There is one person that I would like to speak to as well.  Worked with him on a few occasions and these locks look like his handiwork.  If I am not mistaken, these were designed by Keygan Ghelve, right?"</blockquote>

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