Del felt a pang of sympathy for the High Almoner. She was keenly reminded that despite his position he was still just a man. One who appeared to have the weight of the world on his shoulders. If it wasn't a gross violation or protocol she might have reached out to comfort him, foolish though the idea would be.<br/><br/>She needed to focus though, and willed herself to stop thinking in tangents as his holiness spoke to her, with rather distressing news. Despite the comfort of her chair she still found herself squirming slightly in her seat at what he was saying. It shouldn't shock her though...rooting out traitors was sometimes a terrible but necessary part of being an Inquisitor. But if what he was saying was true then it likely was someone highly placed within the church hierarchy. That was distressing news indeed.<br/><br/>Her expression was one of slight surprise as he laid out his reasoning for selecting her. It made logical sense, certainly...but on the same token her inexperience also meant that she might not be as effective at taking down enemies of the church. But she was talented at investigation. If she could root out what they needed to know, she was hardly expected to deal with it only by herself. Meeting the High Almoner's gaze she nodded before saying "I will do as your holiness asks. Dark times these may be, but the call of duty will not find me wanting." she says, committing herself for task given to her.<br/><br/>"If I'm to investigate incognito than my preparations should be light. I should only take with me what would be 'normal' for me to take. If I go in too prepared, it might tip our hands. In fact, I should see you as little as possible if this is true, just to avoid that giving us away as well. For now I think all I'll need is whatever reports or information that implicate Count Lactus. Lucky for me I've got a good memory. Other than that...I can leave as soon as possible." she says, perhaps a bit unwisely. While she could manage it, some rest would best serve her before heading out.