Ruli glanced at hear, debating on how to answer. Envy kept quiet, letting Ruli sort it out on his own. "I can do what the Kartaians can." He stated at last. "The compelling. Touch control."
"I taught him." Envy said, as if this helped soften the admission. "It was once his way of getting information for me in Ziad. Helpful. Harmless."

Swallowing, Ruli nodded. "Before we go in, I could show you Ziad as it was. A strong memory. Something peaceful. I would make no commands, but give you a better idea of what to track." He rubbed his face, unenthusiastic. "Trying to find the items in Ziad wont be easy. May not even be possible. And invited far more risk, especially if they know you're here, and that kid has your blade. He wore that for show. They're going to expect something, and that is too easily playing into her hands."