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Ivan enters the scene again on Avery's behalf. "It may not be a long time, but I have served Lady Avery long enough to say that she is capable of what the Society needs for their mission here. I can vouch for her expertise if you will allow her and her allies here to participate in your tradition." the assistant tells Anohatsa and gives the birdperson a warm smile.
An old man, resembling a butler, suddenly emerges from the woods, as if waiting for this precise moment to intervene on behalf of his master. "Hello, children," he begins, his tone polite but firm. "I hope my sudden appearance has not startled you. At the behest of my master, Lady Avery Wings, I am Ivan. I speak on her behalf with the utmost sincerity, urging you all to stay. The Pathfinders here, along with Lady Avery, wish for everyone to remain, as they believe there is still more they can share with you." the skilled assistant addresses the children.
Conan slightly shakes his head, but not obvious for Nanoc to see. He enters the opened hatch first with hands clasp together but stops right there because it is fairly dark. "Well, somebody with a light source must enter and go down first, I suppose." he states, as if telling his master to go first.
"Well..." Conan is about to respond to Zug until the druid shifts focus. He sighs in relief; the old man isn't confident about his skill, unlike Nanoc's boasting about him. He then turns to Muesello. "Well, paid enough to have a decent living, I think," he says while glancing at Nanoc. Thankfully, it seems like Nanoc doesn't react, or perhaps haven't heard him at all. When the venture-captain mentions the automatic fishing rod, it piques his interest. "Oh, fishing! I haven't done that in ages, but I used to enjoy it. Too old now for such activities, a frail old man like me. But if it's automatic, that would make catching easier, I suppose?" he says and carefully inspects the clockwork contraption before they leave for the mission.
"Oh, dear." the old man mutters and rushes to the area where the Pathfinders are being briefed. "Yes, sir. I am here." he responds to Nanoc when he finally arrives. "The ship's..." he says but is interrupted.
Avery summons her skilled assistant, Ivan, for help to do the talking and interviewing with one of the manor's staff. Ivan asks Ebrylis the gate guard first on what something unusual did he see during his shift lately. "Tell me, good sir. What have you observed something unusual lately?"
Did someone call me?
His assistant, Conan, nods at his master and approaches Kwari. "Greetings, good lady. I am Conan, assistant to Master Nanoc." he then looks around to assess the situation. "It looks like the situation here calls for, uhm... you know, a more private conversation for this matter, if you don't mind." Conan tells Kwari with a smile.
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