[h3][color=D0D8FF][b][i]Lady Alyssana Grey[/i][/b][/color][/h3]

"Three [i]high-profile[/i] and possibly relevant missing persons," Alyssana corrected softly in the wake of the Captain's briefing.  "Naturally there are far more people that vanish with only their close companions to worry over their fate."  The urchin gangs were losing members, and disappearances from similarly disadvantaged groups was not a new thing.  "It is interesting that you're finding bodies with such obvious signs.  Given the taboo status of such research, most people playing with myalo are more careful in their methods of disposal, to avoid attracting attention.  Cremation is one method, or anything destroys the skeletal structure."  Some of those missing turned up in an identifiable manner.  Many never did.  She'd yet to find a good basis for investigation, but Alyssana had long suspected that there were groups quietly operating in Hourglass City.  "I know enough about automaton research to be useful in identifying required supplies, and some of the devices involved.  Keep me posted on any old documents in need of translation, and the confiscated materials."  She paused.  "I would appreciate it if you'd ask about interviewing Mr. Elliot in prison.  I personally have a number of questions for him."  The glitter of eyes behind her mask was cold.