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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 19:44:44 GMT -5
Sain sent for the captain of the guards. "His name was Lancel, I know little else." his face turned sour, "And do not imagine you command me, spy." he said the last word with spite.
His face returned back to its usual relaxed fatherly expression and went to Alys' side. "This is strange indeed. Someone wealthy payed this guard and someone else had him murdered."
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Post by Ser Leyton Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 19:48:09 GMT -5
Sain sent for the captain of the guards. "His name was Lancel, I know little else." his face turned sour, "And do not imagine you command me, spy." he said the last word with spite. His face returned back to its usual relaxed fatherly expression and went to Alys' side. "This is strange indeed. Someone wealthy payed this guard and someone else had him murdered." Karys stopped at the door, her back to Sain. She did not even look at him as she spoke. "I expected you were intelligent enough to accept that your limited expertise in matters such as this pales compared to my own. If my presence is so offensive to you I can conduct my inquiries privately and leave you to...yours." From the way she spoke the last word it was clear she did not think he would turn up much. Then she exited properly. |
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Post by The Smith on Sept 19, 2013 19:48:12 GMT -5
The Captain arrived swiftly.
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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 19:50:58 GMT -5
Sain scowled at the back of her as she left. "I have been brother and uncle to a lord and, the foreigner thinks to speak to me as a fool." he muttered to himself. He turned to face the Captain and told him of the situation.
"What can you tell us of this?" he asked, holding up the coins and motioning towards the deceased man's body.
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Post by Marie on Sept 19, 2013 19:52:43 GMT -5
Alys rolled her eyes at the conflict between the two. "Yes, I agree. Somebody paid him...but for what? That is the worrying thing. Perhaps he was selling information to somebody."
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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 19:54:37 GMT -5
"And perhaps he changed his mind and was offed. Doesn't explain why they left the money, perhaps they made a mistake." he paused in thought, "We shouldn't jump to conclusions just yet."
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Post by The Smith on Sept 19, 2013 20:00:00 GMT -5
Captain Gregor looked confused at Sain, "My Lord?"
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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 20:06:13 GMT -5
Sain sighed. "The guard was found murdered here, whilst carrying an extraordinarily large sum of gold. I don't recall you giving a raise so I'd like you to tell me what you know about this man and anything that may help us." he explained slowly with visible frustration.
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Post by The Smith on Sept 19, 2013 20:12:23 GMT -5
"That is Lancel. He has been serving here longer then I. I am not sure what else to tell you." He frowned. "He served well, my lord."
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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 20:20:07 GMT -5
"Keep on alert for anyone suspicious or for any others killed. You are dismissed." he turned back to Alys, Sain was pinching his brow, obviously very stressed. "What do you make of all this?"
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Post by Marie on Sept 19, 2013 20:23:40 GMT -5
"It's most odd. I think we need to find out who paid him. And if there was anyone suspicious in the castle today." She frowned. "Can we get a letter to Gwayne in the Stepstones?"
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Post by Sain Hightower on Sept 19, 2013 20:25:41 GMT -5
"I'll see to it." he turned to leave but paused. "Oh, and Alys, be careful who you trust, we may have a spy about."
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Post by Marie on Sept 20, 2013 4:03:15 GMT -5
Alys nodded as she got to her feet. "I will be. I think we should talk to Lancel's friends among the guards, see if he had been behaving strangely."
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Hope you all are well and happy.