Mati the Crushed is fierce Drakan. Despite sad snout, Albarinerk is pleased--pleased!--to have him as personal guard.

Sent him to kill Coppertop Monitors yesterday, but have not heard from since.

Mati may be at risk to hurt self or others. Can Daeva intervene?

Player: Accept.

Pray, stay thy hand. Neither to fight, nor run, is mine goal.

Player: "Albarinerk was worried about you."

S'Truth, the Shugo doth command my actions against Coppertop Monitor.

Thou must know that other matters await my attention, far more pressing than killing for base wealth.

If monitors should die, mayhaps thou canst dispatch them. I do forfeit any claim to Albarinerk's lucre.

Player: "Mayhaps"

Daeva has returned! And with news of Mati?

Or more importantly of dead Coppertop Monitors?

Player: "Your concern is touching."

Albarinerk seems to remember other task given to Mati first. Possible conflict, nyerk.

Is okay for now. When Mati returns, Shugo cakes and cream for everyone!