"<Laurel's decoy, as far as I can tell, was mortal and helpful. Judging by what we were told that I think we can trust, Laurel has several mortals and demons working for her, and she's searching for something. We were also told that Laurel wasn't enthusiastic about serving the Primordials until her Earth influences became more dominant, and was less psycho about it. As far as influencing Gem, we have a lot to offer the Despot, and it would be useful for us as well, especially since he might have the resources to help us figure out what Laurel is actually doing. I think that's the main points as far as Laurel goes, yes?>" He glances at Raziel and Amelia, just in case.

Orchid privately files the sidereal smokescreen away as something that's good to have but foolish to trust. No need to risk a case of ninjas popping up, after all.