video; un: white pawn

[chosenbylight]

[Anduin stands, holding his pendant in his hand. His is a face that likely only a handful of those in the city will recognize -- and he is rather counting on that fact.

He smiles, looking somewhat tired and worn but aren't we all these days?]

Good evening, my friends. I apologize for bringing such trivial questions to you, however I fear that being one of the lucky few to newly arrive in the city, I do not share your history of knowledge.

[He is trying not to speechify. Unlike some people, Wrathion. Is it working? He will try harder.]

Of late there has been much discussion of justice, especially with regards to Bonaccorso and his niece and nephew. But what of the rest of the nobility? I have heard, for instance, there is a noblewoman who is rumored to have supplied weapons to the brotherhood as payment for Taravast's survival? Should such a person be held responsible for the consequences of her actions? Or, as with Macaluso, do we turn a blind eye to such acts themselves when taken for the greater good?

[Is he fishing for opinions on donna Rigarda? You bet he is. Is his innocent newbie act working for you? Look at these Big Blue Eyes...]

Comments

[beitangmoran]

In some families, in might be like so. In families that are in power, however, you sometimes become all too aware of what your own flesh and blood is capable of.

[Ask him how he knows, haha. Most of the plots he's had to deal with happened because of his own mother.]

However, both Macaluso and Vannozza were very young when they came to be in their grandfather's care, and they probably were already being targeted for one of them to become a host for his soul so, keeping them in the dark was of the essence.

Knowing what we know now, this absolute farce of having them compete for the throne is even more cruel. Don Bonaccorso is shrewd. But I would expect anyone in his position to be.

As for consequences... I would put this very firmly in a box of 'this is not our problem to solve', if I were you. In general, though, keeping some people in place that one would normally excise or punish for the sake of stability is a done thing. The decision, however, should not be ours, but theirs.

It seems to me, however, that you are inquiring about someone specific. And being newly arrive, one wonders why.

[chosenbylight]

[Anduin would really prefer for this not to be his problem to have to consider. Unfortunately for him, the Merchant has rather dropped it into his lap and now, he certainly has a problem...

This man is certainly very astute, or perhaps Anduin is just not very good at this whole business of holding back the truth. Perhaps a bit of both. He hesitates for a moment, although -- well. Karsa had given him a few contacts who may be able to help.]

Forgive me, friend. I did not introduce myself before. My name is Anduin Wrynn. Might I ask for your name in return?

[beitangmoran]

[Probably a bit of both, but mostly, Moran has basically lived in a court just like Taravast's his whole life and he has ruled over it for ten years.]

I am Beitang Moran.

I'm currently still inside the palace, for now. In case you were looking to meet rather than discuss this over the crystals.

[chosenbylight]

[Inside of the palace.

Anduin considers this, and the fact that yes in fact this man is one of names that Karsa had listed for him, before offering him a polite smile.]

If it would not be too much of an imposition?

[In other words, he does not trust this network at all, nor the idea that the Merchant might be listening in to every word they are saying on it...]

[beitangmoran]

For me, not at all.

However if you come in from outside, you might want to make sure not to be seen. By either side. They are both a bit jumpy.

If it's easier I can try to come out.

[chosenbylight]

I would not ask for you to draw unwanted attention upon yourself on my account, but it is true that I do not know anyone within the palace myself.

[Other than Wrathion, in his role as -- whatever his position is supposed to have been, though he supposes he cannot claim to know him publicly either, not without risking Wrathion's cover also.]

We can arrange to meet somewhere, if that would work in your favor?

[beitangmoran]

I'm able to move more or less freely inside the palace. My power is vaguely similar to the Attaryls', so that's enough to make the servants and guards not want to mess with me.

Have you ever been in the palace before?