[i]“Lady Heurassein,” Edgar announced, “The House of Ur-Nammu holds prominence amongst Sarife as a respectable owners of legal branches in every major populous city. They are renowned as upholders of the law.”[/i]

HA! Since when has Adrianna respected the law? Or any authority for that matter? If there was anything Adrianna hated, it's being told what to do. But given the present company, perhaps its something better kept to herself.

[i]“Lady Heurassein,” the Nezamni commander firmly addressed, “I am a Boluk-Bushi of the Nezamnissary Corps. I hear your company sells munitions and if you've branch that stores powder and shot within this city. With your permission, we will see to it that you are escorted out of harms way in exchange for powder, shot, and arms. Provided you can offer munitions to my men, you have my word that I will deliver a request for notable favor to hear of your services reach the Emperor's ear ...”
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As much as she hates throwing away money, there doesn't seem to be much other choice in this situation. To attack the Palais de Voltas is suicide, pure foolishness. Why would she risk herself in a quarrel that doesn't involve her? No, the sooner she could return to her usual business the better.

"I don't have any stores, no. But if you can reach one of my warehouses or ships, they'll most certainly be stocked and free for the taking; in exchange for safe passage of course."