[quote=Vadania Siannodel][i]"You want us to clear out the gypsies so that the General, in his majesty, doesn't string them up on the battlements when he gets back."[/i][/quote]
[indent][indent][color=#cccccc]Granlow took a long draw from his goblet. He hadn't expected anyone's hearing to be [i]that[/i] good.[/color]

"It isn't my place to question the General's methods but yes, I have no doubt that fate will await them should these travellers still be causing trouble by the time he returns. He will hardly be in good humour after his campaign and, let us say, it is in his interest to make a show of strength in a timely manner."

[color=#cccccc]The servants returned, this time with a selection of stewed fruits and cream custard tarts. More wine was brought along with them, one youth staring at Tae perplexedly before switching her glass with water. Granlow began to wonder if it had been so wise to ply the group with drink.

The Chamberlain listened to her slightly slurred question, looking up to the ceiling as he recalled the details the men on the wall had relayed. He had not touched dessert, just yet.[/color] "It is only a small group, a little over a dozen, with half as many draft horses and four wagons between them. We are unaware how many magically-inclined individuals are among them, however, and all of our most trusted casters are away with the General." [color=#cccccc]He eyed Mirrors of Bright Water meaningfully as Vadania brought up some of her concerns.[/color][/indent][/indent]
[quote=Vadania Siannodel][i]"They're not gonna listen to us if they wouldn't listen to the guardsmen, especially if they've got those versed in the arcane among them. But, I'll lend my bow to dislodging them."[/i][/quote]
[indent][indent][color=cccccc]Granlow leaned forward, his tone dropping.[/color]"I don't plan on giving them much of a choice. Things have escalated, and a polite inquiry is no longer on the table. No, I require your group to deliver an ultimatum on behalf of myself and Fort Rock. As I said, it isn't to my liking for this to be dealt with violently, but some fates are worse then others. If you are able to deliver my message and resolve the situation peacefully, that would be in everyone's best interests."

[color=cccccc]At the mention of the bewitchment, Granlow knotted his hands together, his knuckles turning white. He chose his words carefully.[/color] "We have no true professionals present, but the men talked very kindly of the travellers for the next hour or so upon return."[color=cccccc] His face twitched uncharacteristically. There may be more to be said on the matter.[/color][/indent][/indent]
[quote][i]I might know how to get rid of them.[/i][/quote]
[indent][indent][color=#cccccc]Granlow turned to Jameson, his eyebrows arching in the faintest indication of surprise.[/color] "Any peaceful method is viable. My only requirement is that my ultimatum is delivered and received tonight."[/indent][/indent]

[quote][i]“I suppose I can go along if Jameson is. So long as you can assure that those who are innocent are not persecuted once we are done with our task, otherwise we will have problems.[/i][/quote]
[indent][indent][color=cccccc]Granlow nodded in reply. He seemed pleased.[/color] "Those terms are amenable to me. I have enough business in Fort Rock without dedicating resources to issues beyond our walls. There is no risk of retribution from the men, either, I should think. We shall all be glad of it when the issue is resolved."

"So,"[color=cccccc] he said, looking between each of you.[/color] "Will you take on the task of delivering my ultimatum this night? You are in the best position to do it. There will be half bonus pay if you can resolve the matter peacefully before dawn." [color=cccccc]He added with a glance in Jameson's direction.[/color] [/indent][/indent]