{sixty seven}

[maitre_de_carte]

[filtered from Cain C. Hargreaves et. al.]The stench of death permeates the air in this city once again. I wonder, do you, fair citizens, find it to be a bit dull in aroma? Perhaps one of my age has been desensitised to it, and that is hardly something of which I should be boastful. However, I must admit that while the smell is a touch stale, the

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Private

[warconductor]

One does the best with what one has.

Private

[maitre_de_carte]

You certainly prove your skill in making do, Major. I must say, I'm impressed.

I see also that you've met another gentleman in my employ. What say you of Dr Jezebel Disraeli?

Private

[warconductor]

A precocious young man. Quite... driven.

And loyal, without a doubt.

Private

[maitre_de_carte]

I have, indeed, raised him well, then.

I've also heard word of him seeking aide in releasing me of my bonds-- I assure you, your help in this matter will be most welcome from this point on.

Private

[deadlyhealing]

Though my hands have hardly been idle, that is no work of mine.

Never enough for you, am I, Father? I shall do as you ask, of course.

Private

[maitre_de_carte]

Pity, for that would have been quite the entertaining spectacle. Nonetheless, do keep contact with the Major, for he shall offer his assistance to you where I cannot, at present. Though that shall change soon, I believe.

Private

[deadlyhealing]

I have been keeping contact with him as you requested, Cardmaster. Should I be making preparations in the event of the end of your incarceration? Or shall I merely watch, for now?