"You have already attracted some curiosity," the Exarch assures them, and his calm smile widens - sincerely or not, P'rihnn is not sure. "Simply by virtue of being my guests. Knowing you are here at my behest should be enough to warrant their cooperation, with few questions. There are a number of, shall we say, unspoken rules about prying too deeply into the Exarch's affairs."

"And why's that?" P'rihnn can't help asking - that first impression he got from the guard captain was a little difficult to shake. Did they somehow fear him? He can't say he would blame them if they did, as for all his calm and soft-spoken nature there is still something off, and it's not just the crystal.

"As for accomodation," the Exarch continues, and P'rihnn can't help but scowl as his question is brushed off, "it has already been arranged. I have requested a room be made available at the Pendants... though as I had only anticipated one guest, I fear you might need to share until another becomes available."