[again her surprise is warring with her annoyance] Payment for years... but that would mean - [she needs to quit musing aloud] Whitegate only just opened its ports. Middle-Landers in my employment? Tch, I barrely have had any worthwhile applicants! I wouldn't send such new blood with someone of high standing - I have more rrrespect for the Empire than that!

...Both Shantotto and now you... [suddenly there's a loud slam] I'm sick of it! Just when this city starrts to make sense, something shows up and gets as tangled as Aydeewa! How is it you two can keep spoutin' knowledge that I don't have?! [another slam, and oh, sorry Rishfee, she seems to have forgotten about your question]