Delmah Phor

The matron steps back away from the man, a look of pure disgust on her face. As she does this, the man holding the parasol steps forward, placing himself between the two of them. He speaks in a low, slightly tinny voice.

"Please step away from my mother."

The request is polite enough, but there is an edge of menace to it. While that small drama is going on Inala addresses herself to Aly'ithra.

"I would have us throw the damn scroll away, and forget we ever found it. 'To risk all' seems like a bet that no one needs to make. Especially the Xar'Cha's , who technically own everything here. I for one don't approve of you gambling with my property."