<strong>"I suspect there's more to the matter, which she's not discussed with me prior."</strong>Ingress shrugs sadly.<strong>"Which is bound to happen when one is at best a long arm's length separated. But we can work out the particulars later, in private.  For now...where to start?  You are aware by now that we've had a spot of trouble with some ruffians, yes?"</strong><br/><br/>She manages a tight smile.<br/><br/><strong>"In another age, I might get away with saying something along the lines of 'will none rid me of these dastardly churls' and expect a retainer or two to see to business, but there we are.  So.  How are you finding your lodgings?  Are they acceptable?"</strong>