[RoS] Soldiers of Fortune (IC)

[Anyr]

Kate's response to Shakchiir dripped with contempt.

"I am honourable. That's exactly why I'm being hunted. My superiors asked me to renounce every principle I hold dear, for the sake of the 'greater good'. So naturally, I renounced my superiors instead. That's what good people are supposed to do."

She didn't bother to spell out the obvious parallel here. Enough breath had already been wasted on this man. Upon reaching the town hall, Kate was greeted by quite a sight. The people of this city were out in force. Their demanding cries were music to her ears. The Council's wretched conspiracy was being dragged into the light of day. What new lie would they tell the masses this time? Kate hoped that, in the end, the guilty would get their just desserts. However, she did feel sorry for the guards here. Most of them didn't deserve the crowd's abuse. They were just caught in the middle of this mess. So when the trio got challenged at the door, Kate responded politely.

"We're delivering a prisoner on behalf of Councilman Unaric."