"Titania," Shay replied. She noted the guarded tone in Madame Luthelia's voice--and more importantly the age-weathered amulet around her neck. Shay was hardly an expert in religious matters, but even she was able to recognize a holy symbol. It helped that she had run into another person that evening that was waving theirs around. It seemed that "Paladin's Rest" wasn't just a catchy name, Shay thought, forming a theory.<br/><br/>"Please, have a seat," Shay insisted, gesturing to the seat across from her. "I know this seems strange, but I do like to get to know the proprietors of the places I pay for lodging. If you'll indulge me?"<br/><br/>Shay hadn't touched her wine just yet. Once, or if, the Madam took her seat Shay would continue. "Thank you. Now, I'm sure you're wondering what concern I had. To put it bluntly, it's about the maid you had arrested for the crime of pilfering from your earnings." Shay figured, mostly because of the sternness in which Luthelia held herself in, that the former(?) clergywoman didn't like to beat around the bush.<br/><br/>She did her best to adopt a friendly, helpful stance in her rhetoric--she wanted the innkeeper to know that she was on her side and wanted her best interests at heart. "You've no doubt heard of the rumors. Many delightful, fantastical notions by the masses. But I did hear something rather...grounded, and just a bit too specific. Not too long ago I heard some people talking about the combination to your safe. If the numbers I heard were correct, you may have a problem in regards to the arrest." If the Madam asked Shay to give the combination, she would, and hoped that Luthelia could put two and two together--if the combination was public knowledge, the number of people with the opportunity suddenly became the whole district.<br/><br/><hr/>Knowledge Religion: 14 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61651)<br/>Diplomacy: 27 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61652)