“Mr. Ascher I have followed the old man as you requested. Your suspicions were right, just as always sir. After visiting several stores he returned to his home.He was only there for a couple of minutes before rushing out with a duffle bag. I tailed him through the city, no easy task I may add sir, for several hours. He stuck to the ground and took side paths whenever he could. FInally he arrived at a long abandoned warehouse. I waited for a couple of seconds before entering after him. I snuck up on him and knocked him out, he didn’t get a chance to put up a struggle. After looking in the bag to confirm they were the documents you wanted, I rushed here at once.” As the man finished speaking, his fingers tightened around the brim of his hat. Inhaling deeply he continued, a slight tremor noticeable. “You said you would give me a place to stay and food to eat for a night if I did this.” 

Iktomi leaned back in the high backed chair he rested upon, his fingers forming a triangle as they hovered above his chest. The man had indeed carried out his orders, but he had also seen the documents which made him a liability unless he could be controlled to an absolute. Giving the poor individual a reassuring smile he spoke, his voice filled with false warmth. “I remember the deal Alex, and I am a man of my word. Leo!” 

A figure cloaked in a black shroud stepped out from behind Iktomi’s throne like chair, bowing as soon as they appeared. “Yes sir?” 

“I would like you to escort Alex to his room and bring up our finest food, he did his job well. Make sure to place the documents in the safe.” Iktomi turned his gaze away from Leo, staring down at Alex once more. “Leo will meet you in the main hall, if you are ever in need again please don’t hesitate to visit I always have work that needs doing.” Alex beamed as he quickly dipped into a poor bow before exiting the room.

“Leo add some Black Widow to his food, just enough that if he doesn’t return in a week he will be dead. I either need him dependent on me, or dead I cannot trust him after he looked at those documents. Am I safe to assume you won’t make the same mistake as him?” At Leo’s nod, Iktomi continued speaking his voice as cold as the winters of Warshire. “Good then you are dismissed.” 

With Leo’s exit another figure entered, clad in a similar manner to Leo with the addition of a bright red X upon the torso. As they halted several feet in front of Iktomi, he nodded slightly giving them permission to speak. A feminine voice slipped out from the concealed face. “Sir we have received word that Arianna has gotten the information to your location. We will continue to tail her and inform you as soon as it appears she is heading here.”

Iktomi nodded again a very real smile spreading across his face, though it is quickly removed to be replaced by his normal lifeless expression. “Good work, congratulate your team Hali. You are dismissed.” With her departure, Iktomi brought his fingers back into their temple formation, his middle fingers brushing his chin. “Certainly an interesting development. I wonder what Vate’s charged her for this little service of his..”