Horatio absolutely dismisses any 'reprimand' delivered to him. For why else are we here than to bring hope? Having found that the woman is immune to the one talent he has, he instead drifts to the back of the circle and looks for sources of information more forthcoming, and less hostile. Dock-workers, labourers, anyone that won't have to follow the 'official' line - someone in power in such a disaster area<em>will</em>have something to hide.<br/><br/>--<br/>Gather Information check (+8 mod) and using a few gold coins to pay for food / drink / medicine / night with a good woman as appropriate. I assume that the GM will want to make rolls like these.