"Hmph, now you know that wouldn't be effective." Meesei responded as she walked around behind Hiritus, scraping her claws roughly across his back. "Now, I know with certainty I could break him. I can cause pain in ways he could never hope to imagine, but I also know he would simply lie to make it stop. If we want the truth, he will need some motivation. 

Hiritus leaned his head back to look up at Meesei. "Motivation, eh? I'll take some gold, a few bottles of ale, and an evening with a voluptuous woman. I still won't tell you anything, but it would all be very motivating." 

Meesei shook her head. "No, I believe I have something else in mind. Gallus is right about one thing: you are not going to talk...for now. But, I have a suspicion that you will talk for the sake of your friends. Myself and Ri'vashi here are going to have a conversation with a few of them. Gallus, stay here and see if he has a change of heart." Meesei ordered before starting to step out of the room with Ri'vashi. 

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"Yes...the truth." Irenya repeated, once again looking away. Upon the suggestion that she speak to Ahnasha, her expression grew tense and she shifted uncomfortably in place. 

After a few more, silent moments, Irenya stood back up to her feet. "I could talk to her...later. I think I've...taken up too much of your time for now. Yes, I should get back to my duties. Good luck in finding a priest." She said, not so much as waiting for a response before turning away.