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[For all your Seeker Squinty needs.]

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[ Well, this is a shit idea. But her other leads are thinner, and Wren wants to put off talking to Samson as long as she might. At least she and Reed are ostensibly on the same side. ]

Seeker Reed,

This is Knight-Lieutenant Luwenna Coupe, late of the White Spire. It is my understanding that you were present for the Annulment of Dairsmuid's Circle.

[ She’s done her due diligence, of course. She prefers not to stroll into the lion’s den blind if she can help it — and the Inquisition owns a pocketful of seekers, harbors at least two war criminals, crawls with apostates; it’s lions all the way down. ]

If you permit, I would be grateful for the opportunity to speak. To discuss certain aspects of the events which unfolded would be of great assistance in an ongoing investigation.

I hope you will forgive my brevity; such [ Atrocities? No, be politic. ] solemn proceedings crowd the edges of a page, and leave little room for smalltalk. I would not impose upon you if I did not believe the matter of importance.

[ That it's mostly of personal importance is wiggle room. ]

Respectfully,

— Ser Coupe

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Ser Coupe,

[So you did your homework. That's really unfortunate.]

As the events which unfolded are of a sensitive nature, I must ask what kind of investigation requires delving into the details. Surely the Chantry's records on the matter are more accurate than my own memory.

Regards,
Seeker Reed

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[ here we go ]

Seeker Reed,

I have reviewed those reports made available to members of the Order and the Clergy.

Were this a matter of figures, the Chantry's version would suffice. However, events of a sensitive nature are seldom captured fully by numbers on a page. I'm certain you will agree that the accuracy of a memory, and the truth of it, are often not so neatly bound.

Ser Niles Bergier was knighted six years ago, to the Spire. He was later transferred to Rivain, upon my request. Records indicate that he attended Dairsmuid's Annulment. However, neither he nor his body were accounted for.

[ Which may only mean that it wasn't easily recognizable, she is not deluded upon that score. ]

An ally has supplied evidence that he may live. If he does, I intend to find him.

Respectfully,
— Ser Coupe

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Ser Coupe,

I understand. [And he does, he really does.] How trusted his this ally and their evidence? How solid is this lead?

I will, of course, do whatever I can to help find your missing comrade. I cannot promise any enlightenment on his condition or whereabouts, however.

If it so suits the Knight-Lieutenant, I will have a room in the easternmost tower cleared for private conversation immediately, barring better suited accommodations.

Regards,
Seeker Reed

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Seeker Reed,

The source is an agent of my superiors within the Chantry. We had occasion to work together prior to the Order's collapse; I hold her in esteem.

As to the evidence recovered — the matter of verification is more complex, as will be shortly apparent. The location suits.

Ours are not times for easy promises or certitude. You have my sincere thanks for pledging this much.

Respectfully,
— Ser Coupe