Lady Nightshade leads Ithi'ka back downstairs again, to the second floor.  There she heads toward a room near the stairs.  As they approach, a leather and chain clad Halfling emerges from the door of room they are approaching.  She's carrying a whip on her belt, and has a very strong look to her, though her size makes it harder to take seriously.  She speaks to Lady Nightshade as you approach.  "My little Robin is inside.  He knows not to touch anything, but you said not to leave to room unattended, and I have a client."<br/><br/>Nightshade nods, speaking to the halfling quite respectfully.  "Thank you, Mistress Kathia.  That's fine."<br/><br/>Mistress Kathia appraises Ithi'ka for a long moment, then nods very slightly, and walks towards the spiral stairs down.<br/><br/>The room Ithi'ka then follows Lady Nightshade into then appears to be a fairly typical torture chamber.  Only an expert would know that this chamber was designed to leave no lasting damage on it's 'victims'.  An older looking human, short, slightly potbellied, and balding, and wearing a very short skirted maid's uniform is the only occupant.  Other than the body laid across the floor next to the 'rack'.  It's wearing the uniform, and insignia of a Lieutenant in the army.  It lies on it's back, and the face, though purpled, is recognizable.  Ithi'ka recognizes the man, faintly, having seen him deliver documents to Saithe occasionally.<br/><br/>The 'maid' looks uncomfortable, and is glancing around the room at anything EXCEPT the body.  He looks relieved to see Lady Nightshade there, though the sight of Ithi'ka behind the lady makes him start.  He suddenly looks very nervous again.<br/><br/>Nightshade says.  "You can say, Robin.  We'll need to ask you some questions in a minute." She hen turns to Ithi'ka.  "Be careful what questions you ask.  We can only ask him three... and once we do so, it will prevent him from being questioned again for at least a week. I've only seen this done once before, but on that occasion, the corpse wasn't very helpful, giving brief, and somewhat repetitive answers.  So phase your questions carefully."<br/><br/>