Internal Memo

[*Midnight]

A4 Seph

As you are no doubt aware I have been involved in the investigation of the forging of faction seals.  The following arrests made by the Harmonium were done so on such fraudulent orders.  As the defendants in question are still in Harmonium custody it means that they have not yet been tried. I believe a forged arrest warrant is grounds for a mistrial. However before they are released I would like to speak with them. Someone has gone to great lengths to put them where they are.  I believe it would help my investigation greatly to discover why.

Regards Caterina Arnders
Administrator A7
Department of Interfactional Affairs

[*Darkrob]

Administrator Arnders

Please see that all incarcerated citizens arrested with false papers are released at first opportunity. Question them as you see fit and remind them that it was the Fraternity that saw to their release when doing so. it might make them more willing to speak with you about issues that may otherwise be kept quiet.

Well done.

Garen

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[*Midnight]

After she finishes the review of the evidence in The Smith Case Caterina makes herself a cup of tea, does the crossword in SIGIS and reads the headlines. She smiles to herself and then writes another letter.

Garen

The recent and very public split between The Mercykillers and The Fated cannot have escaped your notice.  As a Faction The Fated are in possession od a lot of wealth in the form of tax revenue and a lot of knowledge in the form if The Hall of records.  Both of these would be useful tools in advancing law and order in the city.  As The Fated will no doubt be seeking allies to recover what strength they lost with the breaking of their alliance with the Red Death it may be better they found one in us as opposed to one of the less savoury Factions like The Doomguard or The Godsman.  Perhaps this is something you could bring up the next time you and the other Bureau Chiefs meet with the Factol.

Caterina

[*Darkrob]

A letter is returned

Caterina

While I understand your concerns and your insight into the current situation, I have little want or need to put into motion any sort of deal that would find us closer to the Fated. Their ideals, and our own, are simply too far apart to comfortably coexist in the form of alliances, no matter how shaky they may be. While others may disagree, I have little desire for their suspect gold. We should not become charmed by it. Our current relationship, in the terms of needs and working uses, suffices.

IÂ’d rather take the opportunity to bring the Mercykillers even closer to the Fraternity in an effort to shore up our already close relationship. A show of solidarity on their behalf would go a long way in ensuring their loyalty to our brotherhood. It might also be an opportunity to suggest the Harmonium reach out to them as well. A chance to solidify the TriadÂ… to show we are stronger now than before.

I understand if you would like to continue this course of thought and would direct you to visit another Bureau Chief more sympathetic to the Fated than I. Perhaps another would see things differently.

Garen

[*Midnight]

Another short reply is sent.

Garen

Of course I would not wish to alienate the Mercykillers, but I do not see why we cannot keep them onside as well as forge our own alliance with The Fated.  Quick access to The Hall of Records would aid us greatly but if they perceive us a foe they could slow down investigations greatly.  Could we discuss thie in person.

Caterina.

[*Darkrob]

A simple reply

After work, tonight

[*Darkrob]

Things had been set in motion. It was just a matter of waiting for results.

[*Midnight]

It does not take long for results to show.

Garen

After having met with Fated representatives they seem receptive to our advances based on the conditions we discussed.  They had one concern I had not anticipated though.  Apparently interning debtors in Sigil's prison is no longer an option for them and they cannot legally imprison people in Sigil. With that in mind they would like our help in extraditing prisoners to their holdings in Ysgard, after legal process and trial  is observed here in Sigil of course.

Caterina

[*Darkrob]

I've spoken with some of the other Bureau Chiefs about this extradition option and we pretty much agree that it would not be something we could agree to. Sigil works on a system whereby once the Fraternity has passed judgement, the Mercykillers are the next phase. If we were to bypass this step, we would be bypassing established protocol and procedure.

If someone commits a crime within the confines of Sigil, whether it be a civil matter, a tax matter or something more heinous... they must endure the process we already have in place.

As well, I'm not sure where the information about debtors no longer serving their time in the prison came about. According to Sigil law, those who refuse to pay their share of taxes will be interned in the prison until such a time as payment can be made or their time has been served in accordance with the decision of the Mercykillers... unless other options have be agreed to. This has not changed.

Garen

[*Midnight]

Caterina reads the letter and pens another memo.

Garen

I believe The Fated's concerns come from the suspicion that this state of affairs will not continue, however if we can demonstrate that it will I think this may be sufficient for us to continue.  I will keep you up to date with any developments.  To clarify would I be correct in my assumption that any kind of early release for people interned in such a way would require the approval of the court?

Caterina