That figured.  Most people did anything in the shadows didn't simply rely on reputation to determine whether or not they should do business - well, unless your reputation was<em>baaaaad</em>.  Then no one wanted to go near you.  But even someone as respected as her would need to do this more often than not.  They left Tarislar and headed to a fairly nice looking cafe where service was aplenty.  They came over to the table, and Ashley made the introductions.  Lafiel took her seat.  "So, Ashley tells me that you might be able to help me out with a little problem of mine."