Brittany studies their confusion, then reaches beneath the host stand and unfolds an old poster across the nearest table. Nayla’s face stares out beneath a ceremonial wolf crest.
Brittany Star
This was printed two months ago, before Nayla disappeared. Her absence shattered the old balance. Fenrir used the panic to consolidate Ketsuga, one district and one patrol at a time.
She taps the poster’s faded edge, then draws a careful line toward a marked street on the reverse. The restaurant’s warm lights gleam over the paper.
Brittany Star
There is a new building called Lovers Chapel. Fanrir controls it publicly, and Cerebos quietly stands behind its attendants. I keep an informant there.
Jews
A church with records, patrol access, and a reason to question visitors. That could be the discreet door we need.
Brittany Star
Exactly. The chapel’s location is here. Ask for the records desk, not the sanctuary. My informant can guide you toward the civic gates without making you look like intruders.
Brittany slides the marked map across the table and keeps one finger over the chapel’s name. Jews looks to Rosmira, waiting for her decision.
✓ Quest Accepted
Meet Brittany’s informant
“Ros and jews tank Brittany for the head start and promise to order food next time with everyone joining them. Brittany waves them off safely and closes up shop.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled -2)
Rosmira
Thank you for the head start, Brittany. Next time, we order food, and everyone joins us.
Jews
A proper meal, no suspicious errands, and enough room for every complicated relationship. You have our word.
Brittany Star
Go on, then. Bring the whole unruly gathering next time, and spend generously enough to make my trouble worthwhile.
Brittany waves them toward the side exit, then lowers the wards behind them and turns the sign to closed. The restaurant’s warmth fades into the rainy street.
The marked map has absorbed rain at one corner, blurring a few street names. The chapel’s route remains clear, but the paper is now a fragile, damp guide.
Jews
Safe enough, and she gave us exactly what we needed. Come on, Ros. Let’s reach that records desk before the city changes its mind.
Jews folds the damp map beneath her coat, and the two leave Stars Restaurant together, heading toward Lovers Chapel while its distant lights glow through the rain.