[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

Does she wants something from me?

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

Not like Alexa's other friends. She has a head on her shoulders.

She would do a good job. It can't be argued.

[Filter: Private]

A piece of home, here.

I don't know what to think of that.

... Vaelen. You always said I needed more outside of you. Connections. Realities. Stepping stones.

[Filter: Pamela]

If you would like, I would not be opposed to dinner again.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

They all say it. She uses the family connection as an advantage. "It's not fair."

Hypocrites. Everyone has their own advantages. Everyone exploits them. It's all fair.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

I hated campaigning.

[Filter: Prince Reeve]

Highness.

[Filter: Councillor Gideon, in Atsirian]

Councillor.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

Interesting.

How to proceed ...

[Atsirian]

The city continues to revitalize. Life breathes into its corners.

It is good.

[Filter: Private]

No questions. Perhaps he still doesn't know it was me.

That can't last long.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

It's raining and the girl from Floran will live.

Perhaps there is hope in the world, after all.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

They fill with such hope as she slowly heals.

I wish that I

... the past is gone.

[Filter: Prince Reeve]

The Council wonders what you plan to do, Highness. You are secretive. We do not doubt you. We simply like to prepare for unpleasant eventualities.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

It ...

It cannot be.

But ...



Yes.

This is good.

[Filter: Lord Reiz]

My lord.

[Filter: Private]

All too similar.

I would have wanted to have known ... it is not cruel to be frank.

... I wish I

[Filter: Lord Reiz]

There's been little change. Her condition continues to deterioriate. Results could change at any moment, or she could die. In fact, death does seem the likely possibility. Perhaps you should be with her ... if you want to be there for the end.

[Filter: Prince Reeve]

I understand my contact is in your custody, as has been for some time. Be gentle, in the case of innocence.

[Filter: Lord Reiz]

Lady Eri is going to die.

There is no other solution but the one I gave you.

We need a response. It's your decision.

[Filter: Prince Reeve, Lord Reiz]

I have been in contact with healers. We may have a solution for Miss Eri. It is a risk, but I suggest the attempt. She could easily die if nothing drastic is done.

[Filter: Private]

I miss you.

[Filter: Private, in Atsirian]

I will be alone.

Vaezin ...

[Filter: The Council excluding Councilor Gideon, in Atsirian]

Most are recovered.

However some only grow worse. Extreme measures may be needed.

Highness. Have you any success with finding the source? The rains are still late. The city is in a panic. We run the risk of losing control.

[Filter: The Council, in Atsirian]

Results:

With negligible exposure: several days
With small exposure: one week
With medium exposure: a week and a half
With long-term exposure: unknown. Some of those with long term exposure have improved notably since switching to the emergency water. Example: Lady Brunella. Others have shown very little improvement. Example: Lady Aes. Some seem consistantly worse. Example: The Hanalan diplomat, Lady Eri.

Also, after one week, the water I set aside had neglible contamination. The girl I had drink it complained of mild stomach cramps, and that was all. I believe they are repoisoning the oases under the city every week. It would be all but impossible to trace them, however. There are simply too many openings.

It is imperative that the location of the emergency reserves stays secret, known only to Your Majesty and Your Highness. They could send a man into our Council meeting to his death. Likewise, they could send a man into our reserves.

There is more.

I have reason to believe that there may be a connection among the Council itself.

[Filter: The Council, In Atsirian]

Permission to conduct research on the precise length of effect for the poison? Most of the University is ill. What we know conflicts.