He nodded. "He already left, likely immediately after sending the message.<br/><br/>I can get a... communication to your mother directly, but how much I can interfere is really up to you, though agreements should be done between the proper channels. Which means... Ama, this is your part. I will be in the next room getting more information."<br/><br/>He knew Ama had enjoyed some of Eva's attentions, so this wouldn't take long, both were sensible. He headed to the next room, and linked with Ama.<em>I suspect this MIGHT be Barid's work, though indirectly. He wants me tied down, and to know my troops capabilities. Even with the war sims my troops are doing, he definitely suspects we are underplaying a bit, so this might be to force a hand reveal. No matter why, though, this IS a good chance to get me some physical territory, though I am not sure I am ready for that right now. I am going to have to pull Death Guards off exploration and research to get enough troops to hold the human lands afterwards, and even more if I have to provide security for the elves.<br/><br/>Also, let me know when I can come back. We don't want me to know how much I am actually worth, and start asking for pay, would we?</em>