"Ah.<em> Liah.</em>" The Minister sighed and chuckled, "She told me what happened in the jungle. ...Although I do not think she intended for me to seriously consider having anything to do with you. I would be wary, she can be somewhat the jealous type. Not when it comes to men, of course- but success."<br/><br/>"As for the rest of you..." He laid his eyes upon the young archivist, "Mr. Astrapi, I know of your previous employer and spoke with him in detail about your expedition to Ongwyn.<em>Including</em>what was omitted from his excellency's essays on the subject."<br/><br/>"Miss Shieldmaiden. I do believe we have a common acquiantence in the form of a Mr. Wythe. Captain of the Laft Hanza." The Minister referring to Ermon, "He has likewise informed me of your... special circumstances."<br/><br/>"And Lady Ivette." He added, thinking of some sort of explanation... Eventually, he just settled with, "It's nice to see you again." and smiled.