The woman seemed interested, Elli noted, when she brought up Scarlett.  She opened the letter and went on speaking, but in the middle of it she was blushing, even if nothing else about her changed.  Elli was curious now, knowing what Scarlett was likely best known for, and what has just occurred between Elli and the older woman too... perhaps Syceras and Scarlett knew one another... and also 'knew' one another too...<br/><br/>But on to business: a patron of the church on the upper tier, meaning he was a noble or government official... or both, (she later noted it was the governor of the gate district, verifying both suspicions) and was concerned about the storage warehouse he stored some items to be donated to the church of Shelyn.  A perfectly legitimate concern; Items given to the temple of Shelyn were usually works or art and beauty... both of which were usually<em>very</em>expensive.  Elli took the envelope she was handed, and it had the seal of the council upon it.  She placed it in her armor again against her small bosom, and took note of the situation.  Apparently a talented thief to get by the guards there, and she was to check it out.  Reward was not of her concern at the moment; she would do her duty and reap what she sowed from it.<br/><br/>"No, no questions." Elli replied with a grin, curtsying again "I'll head up to the upper tier at once, Commander."<br/><br/>She turned to leave... but stopped, her curiosity getting the better of her.  She turned about to look at her again, and asked what was on her mind.<br/><br/>"Actually Commander, I'm curious, and I do apologize if my questioning is a bit too personal." Elli began, swallowing a bit "May I ask how you know Scarlett, and what it was that made you blush in that letter?  I shan't say a word about it, I swear it."