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"Well, you'll <strong>be</strong> happy <strong>to</strong> know this then: I have evidence that proves he is<br />

involved in criminal acts here in Sigil." I handed him the papers in question.<br />

He examined the papers thoroughly, lips thinning and eyes widening more<br />

with each page. When he finished he folded them and tapped the shoulder<br />

<strong>of</strong> a<strong>not</strong>her <strong>of</strong>ficer standing next <strong>to</strong> him. They spoke quickly, in low voices, <strong>to</strong><br />

keep word <strong>of</strong> the evidence from spreading and alerting the moneylender.<br />

When they were finished the other <strong>of</strong>ficer left with creaks and clanks <strong>of</strong><br />

armor.<br />

"Excellent work, citizen," Corvus said with a satisfied nod, "These <strong>do</strong>cuments<br />

are quite detailed in their content. I personally will see <strong>to</strong> it that Byron Pikit<br />

is taken <strong>be</strong>fore the courts."<br />

"Never thought I'd <strong>be</strong> happy t' hear tha from a Hardhead," Annah smirked as<br />

we left.<br />

Dak'kon faced me as we left. "You mentioned that you know <strong>of</strong> an attack on<br />

a Githzerai Fortress. Now that this duty is <strong>do</strong>ne, I would implore you <strong>to</strong> warn<br />

our people."<br />

"Just what I was thinking, Dak'kon. Do you have any contacts among the<br />

Githzerai? Any old allies?"<br />

A sha<strong>do</strong>w crossed his face when I spoke, and his eyes dulled, and when he<br />

replied it was in a low voice, creaking with age, "I... would have you speak <strong>to</strong><br />

one on my <strong>be</strong>half."<br />

I nodded, <strong>not</strong> ready <strong>to</strong> question him just yet, "All right. If that's what you<br />

wish."<br />

"There are forms that must <strong>be</strong> followed... you must learn the ways <strong>of</strong> the<br />

People. Know that the speech <strong>of</strong> the People has its foundation in his<strong>to</strong>ry. All<br />

things are as s<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>to</strong> us; metaphor is a <strong>to</strong>ol, and an inspiration <strong>to</strong> the<br />

strength. Know when we speak <strong>of</strong> Toryg's table, we remem<strong>be</strong>r that Toryg<br />

was <strong>not</strong>ed for his hospitality and good will. When we speak <strong>of</strong> Selqant's<br />

heart, we recall the lecherous and cruel nature <strong>of</strong> Selqant."<br />

"I understand. Will you teach me?"<br />

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