[ 'circumstances', he says. adelis opts to fix the other with a blank look at the hints in his tone, clearly not impressed nor convinced. nice try, tall man. ]

If you're dragging expensive material like that places and don't take precautions, then it's likely your fault something happened to it.

[ he is speaking from experience. not his own, of course.

well, back to the important things. he can curb his own trashtalking tendencies if he wants to, but adelis sure won't- he's far less scared of a goddess than he is of the court. ]

I've already come to the conclusion she derives enjoyment from seeing us flounder. [ it's rather noncommittal as he pops the clasp on his leg pouch and pulls out a neatly folded card, finally holding it out for the other to take. ] Here. If I can finally get a damned explanation, by all means.