Imperial Camp, outside Iconium
Master Grigorias took pride in his work as one of the assassins of the Organization. It paid well, he was protected, and he got to see interesting places. Iconium was one of those places, but sadly, Grigorias would not be exercising his abilities today. Instead, he would be meeting with a man named Hypatios, one of those Nobles from House Asteri. "Wonderful, stuck doing a Negotiators job...and I'm stuck waiting for him as well..."
After what seemed an age Hypatios' sword bearer, Titus, showed Grigorias through, Hypatios was reading reports on what was happening in the senate,
"Greetings Grigorias, sorry to keep you waiting, now what was it you wished to talk about?"
Grigorias straightened his cloak a little. "Yes, of course. The Organization has come forward, in the interests of the Empire, to help pacify Iconium."
Hypatios looks speculative, "And how will you do that? My men have already hunted down and killed most of the Muslims. Also, do you have any reason to help me, I trust this is for the interests of the Empire as a whole rather than for personal gain."
Grigorias bowed. "Of course M'lord, allow me to explain. The Organization has a vested interest in seeing the Empire prosper, and we believe that even with what you have done, you will lose Iconium to dissenters. I doubt you will find these people on your own...we have had , difficult experiences with them in the past. Rest assured though, if we work together, they will not stand a chance."
Hypatios looks suspicious, "Tell me of these...'people'."
Grigorias smiles. "Of course my lord, in fact, I will show one of them to you, if you wish it?"
Hypatios instantly hardens, "Be careful whom you bring into my presence, make sure he is held tight, I don't want to take any risks here, I still don't know if I can trust you."
Grigorias nods. "Of course, I assure you will have nothing to worry about from her." Grigorias whistles, and little under a minute later, another man in a dark cloak with a white wolf emblem drags in a struggling woman with raven hair and sky blue eyes. She is chained hands and feet, gagged, and dressed in torn black clothing. Yet still, in her eyes remain a fiery defiance.
"This...woman...is a member of a group of defectors bent on insuring that at every turn, the plans of the Empire and the safety of it's people are put at risk. They attempt to use our very name, our very symbols, in the perpetration of their acts. This cannot continue, I am sure you will agree."
Hypatios is still unsure, "And how exactly are they putting the Empire's plans at risk?"
"They have threatened the Emperor's daughter, and have attempted to even kill several nobles...all in our name." Grigorias's eyes brim with anger, and he seems almost ready to lash out at his prisoner. "They have put forth attempts to even have the people on the fringes of the empire to rebel..."
Hypatios' eyes light with surprise, "So these are the people who have been doing those things, tell me though, why should I trust you, and what do you want from me? If you are as skilled as you claim then surely you can take care of these people without coming to see me?"
Grigorias's voice on an even more respectful tone. "True, but we would rather work with a noble to clear our name in this matter. If we sneaked around doing our business it might complicate matters unnecessarily. And with your help, we will have enough manpower to catch them all...without having to chase them or lose anyone unnecessarily."
"Alright, you may go about your business but I ask that one of my most trusted men, my swordbearer Titus, accompany you while you find the people. If anything goes amiss, you may find empty air above your neck and shoulders."
Grigorias nods. "I thank you M'lord, you needn't worry about a thing. If we may, we would like to present this woman as a gift to you, as a sign of our loyalty to the Empire."
Hypatios smiles, "Thank you, I will...question...her later."
With that he leaves the room, taking the girl with him.
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