"Ah...your pardon, Kommandant, but I am somewhat at a loss...has the University of Dementlieu made you responsible for our welfare? Certainly we have received no communication making us responsible to any outside organization. I am not averse to describing the events of our journey, in a friendly way, on a man-to-man basis," (only long years of training bring this polite phrasing out with the correct inflection), "but this...well, let us not say 'demand'...this assumption that we are to report to you is somewhat confusing. I would not care to create an unfortunate impression as to our relative status which would require later correction, as we must consider ourselves primarily responsible to the University and to the Expedition organizers rather than to any third party."NeoTiamat wrote:"Well, back to business." Vedarrak sipped the tea, then put it down on a coaster and collected his sheaf of papers. "Now, if you wouldn't mind, go over what happened on your journey, in detail. Maleagant is a Dilisnya who murdered Pelletier is certainly interesting, but a more elaborate explanation would be appreciated."
Bluff 19 to convey that we a) have powerful backers, b) are not much inclined to discuss what has happened in public, c) don't intend to knuckle under easily, and d) will cause no end of trouble to Vedarrak if he tries to arrest us.
