[center][b][h1]An Interlude of Information[/h1][/b][/center][hr][color=gray][b]Interacting With::[/b] ??? [b]Location::[/b] Abandoned Townhouse, Albero[/color][hr] [color=9e0039]"Oh, non, non, non, perish the thought mon ami, I understand the circumstances quite distinctly,"[/color] he bellowed jovially, waving one of his hands in a nonchalant manner one of his guards lead the chains binding the poor sods to one of the quartet of magi, leaving only three to accompany the Maestro. [color=9e0039]"But oui, I [i]am[/i] more than happy to learn about my... prospective business partners."[/color] With the snap of his fingers, both his escorts flanked behind him as he coiled and curled the cigarette, a snake slithering through the airy grass. [color=9e0039]"Why of course not! I am always on the look for more lucrative opportunities after all, Monsieur?"[/color] The slowed down the speech near the end seemed to indicate that he was curious about the leaders name, marching towards the staircase and began to ascend them with his two... "subordinates." With Maestro heading up the stairs, the remaining trio turned and walked up next to him, the man who spoke earlier continuing as they walked to the top of the stairs. [color=f7976a]”We are pleased to hear it! You have such impressive goods, and surely could not have had much notice about our presence here; it is certainly a sign of good things to come.”[/color] On the second floor landing, there was a staircase ahead of them, but the trio turned to the left instead where a large double door dominated the wall. Heading over to it, the trio opened the doors to reveal a lightly furnished meeting room. [color=f7976a]”Come, sit down, and we will talk about business here.”[/color] [hr] Unbeknownst to the group, they were being listened to. Having heard them heading up the stairs, Ceri immediately stopped heading in their direction and paused just out of sight at the top. Business partners? Goods? Whatever were they talking about? Silently, as they turned to head towards the door, she took a few silent, light steps down certain that she was not noticed. A large man, flanked by two obvious guards. A trio of obvious mages followed. Narrowing her eyes, she hesitated. She could ambush them here, easily. So easy. Silently. End their miserable lives - But she didn't, quickly stepping back as she decided best not too get involved for now. She headed back the ways she came, moving to one of the third story windows, opening it and hopped out, gracefully landing not far in front of Mis.[hr] [center][@Lord Sawsaw2][@Rune_Alchemist][@Crimson Raven][@Spanner][@alexfangtalon][/center]