inbox.

[heirring]

[action + written + crystal]

Comments

[grindset]

It could be a joint effort.

[heirring]

It could. But we're we to identify a likely Rifter first, they might lead us to their collaborators.

[grindset]

Mm.

[He squints at the card, squints closer—]

It looks like whoever created this was trying to emulate a typeface. I don't recognize it... but perhaps there's something there.

[heirring]

We could, of course, consult Bastien. He might have some insight as to who was collecting the submissions.

[grindset]

Given his habit of collaborative, distributive endeavours, that does seem more likely than not.

[Now, the essential question: which of them is We, really?]

[heirring]

Then it's decided. We will attend our various... functions in order to glean more information as to who else was put forward, and whether they did so of their own volition. [Not that she knows anything about that.] Then you and I will consult Monsieur Royan. I know him to be the sort who is very fond of knowing things, and if he doesn't know the answer already, he might be persuaded to join us in uncovering the identity of the—whoever it was who nominated you and I for this.

[grindset]

Sounds good. I look forward to finding out who to thank.

["thank"]

[heirring]

Very good, Viktor. Good luck with your—

appointment.

[Consider this a verbal handshake.]

[grindset]

Same to you, Madame.

[Very professional of them both.]