Graghhh looks around the holding room, which is sparse and mostly empty. He realizes that he may be here for a while and so finds a spot in the darkest corner of the room. Of course, that isn't saying much. As he waits to find out what will happen, other creatures slowly filter in. This must be the time when they release prisoners, or something big is happening he thinks as he notices how many are coming in.
After a long wait and studying individual characters and their mannerisms, Graghhh sees another fetchling enter the room and have a seat. It doesn't take long for him to recognize this man, he is a little shorter than Graghhh, appears more muscular and has a distinct mark on his wrist, which one would miss if he wasn't looking for it.
That is him! He must be the one who planted that poison on me. Why would I need poison?! I don't need poison. I don't use poison. Why would I use poison? And so he goes on in his head for a while longer, until he notices more people entering the room.
By this time, it is nearly standing room only.
Ah, an Oread. That last one only took three years to become "friendly" toward me. There was another one I passed earlier, in the hall. Those rumors were true, even the Oreads are on the move. And look at that, Tengchahaak this is the other fetchling's name is getting what he deserves, if he actually did plant that poison on me. He probably did.
Graghhh decides to wait to see where Tengchahaak will go. Fortunately, it doesn't take long before those in the room begin to be released. The Oread and the bird-like creature who seems to be his travelling companion, Tengchahaak, a dwarf and some Nagaji are all told they may leave. Graghhh moves stealthily toward the door, seeing an opportunity to follow Tengchahaak if he can only be allowed to leave as well. He slips in with a horde of goblins, some kobolds and a couple of catfolk and is allowed to leave, in time to catch a glimpse of Tengchahaak who is not moving very fast. He seems in no hurry, but appears nervous. Graghhh keeps his distance so he can follow without being observed. Through winding streets, down narrow alleys, he tails Tengchahaak all the way to a little shop. Tengchahaak slips in and Graghhh watches for him for about half a shadow, before he reemerges. Another long journey takes them to the entrance of the Linder Lost. Does anyone not stay in this place? Graghhh nods at one of the help he has become acquainted with as he enters the large common room inside.
As he slips into a chair to watch Tengchahaak from a safe distance, Graghhh sees something he knows this other fetchling should not have. He may not always be a good judge of character, but he is quite sure this fetchling should not have what appears to be a large coin purse that appears to be full. There is also a piece of metal that at one point Tengchahaak notices and quickly shoves back into his pocket. After this, he suspiciously looks around to make sure no one saw.
