As he and Marien sat in this inn room, Reynard wondered if the favor of the two orders could be bought with enough money. Surely, they can also be intimidated into letting the matter go... But he was neither rich nor powerful enough for something like that.
Nearby, Marien was also thinking hard, but not coming up with any ideas.
This heavy silence was suddenly broken by a muffled female voice.
"Hello? I hope this is a good time, Mister Faust..."
Marien and Reynard both jolted. Reynard hurriedly pulled the Repeating Bird pendant from underneath his clothing.
It was glowing.
"Miss Amelia! Um..." Reynard glanced at Marien, then nodded. "Sure! Did you need something?"
From the other side came a rich, low laugh.
