It didn't do much for Ureck's stressed-out state that everyone was taking his tensions so lightly. Once again, a deep red flushed his ears when everyone responded to his inquiry, particularly Sherani's more defensive reproach. Still, Lilium's little smile took away some of the collie's apprehension from before, although he was still on edge.<br/><br/>"You know about the Grangers," he spoke, this time at a regular tone of voice. "I can tell you're a traveller, and I know the Grangers are underground enough to avoid being detected by out-of-towners." His gaze momentarily shifted to the fox at her feet. "He must have told you," the collie remarked. "Can't figure out how, but he was the only one who could have heard our conversation." A faint grin crossed his face, indicating his tensions had again dissipated slightly. "Smart fox."<br/><br/>His expression hardened once again as he turned back to everyone. "If you plan on taking on Lesik, you need to know about the Grangers. They might have played a part in this attack tonight, so-" A solemn glance was cast at everyone else nearby. "I suggest you all listen up."<br/><br/>Then, with another cautious glance to detect any prying ears or eyes, he explained his circumstances for the second time in the night. He told them how the Grangers were an organization of nobles who were well-respected in the public light but partook in terrifying acts in the dark. He explained how they coordinated agents to pick targets out of the population, rounding them up so the members could sate their predatory lusts. Then, with a sigh, he announced how, though manipulation and trickery, they brought him into their web and forced him to work as a code writer to mobilize their agents. Furthermore, he went on to explain how each of the Granger members could have made certain aspects of Lesik's attack possible, as in the absence of guards and such. If that was the case, he was trapped in a far deeper rut that any of the others, now that his employers might have taken Lesik's band under their wing.<br/><br/>Composing himself once again, he then continued by describing how he had been searching for a way to undermine their operations, ever since- Well, for quite a while now. Noticing Undol, he went on to describe how he had left a box of cards here at a means to further his agenda, although that idea went up in smoke during the attack. Nonetheless, he would be more than willing to give them indirect backup during their mission. Although the Grangers had grown suspicious of him, if he could stay on their good sides he'd have inside access to the Grangers AND most likely Lesik's operations as well. He's be able to bail them out if they got into any trouble and help destroy both operations from the inside out.<br/><br/>Finally, he warned them how Lesik's affiliation with the Grangers would only extend his reach into the nooks and crannies of town. He spoke of how they would need a more refined plan than "run-in-and-kill" and how they should remain on their toes. He finished off by saying how he'd try to stay in contact and shadow them wherever they went, but he asked that they never tell anyone what he just told them and that they try to help him in the event his cover was blown.<br/><br/>As he spoke, however, he wasn't nearly as calm as he had been talking to Sherani. He made no attempt to hide his discomfort from having so many eyes on him as he spilled his secrets. The expression on his face said it all:<span style="font-style: italic">See why I don't want to talk about this in public? It's the biggest shame anyone could have to bear...</span>