> "With all due respect, history would suggest no architectural experts have been consulted on this issue before."
> "Mmm. If that is the case, then I should also say that you should be prepared for the possibility that your consultant gives you an analysis you do not like."
> "If you could, I would look into that as much as you can, perhaps by consulting your Tewi in private so the air of mystery is not ruined for anyone else."
> "Is there anything else you would like to know?"
> "Are you confident the walls will not metaphorically come crashing down without your presence?"
> "Ah, I see. Yes, that could be problematic. I admit it would be best for your cause if it was you that consulted with the earth spiders, but is there possibly another rabbit that you would trust with this task?"
> Put on a thinky face.> "Unfortunate. Mmm...how poorly would it reflect on you if I asked for a local's assistance in finding my missing companions?"
> Smile.> "Splendid. After all, there is a lot of bamboo to search, and I know very little of the area. Even with a guide, such a search is likely to take a long time."
Well, this game happened.
> Let the smile fade a bit.> "Well, yes, perhaps, but that is not entirely what I was getting at. Regardless, what must we do to see this through?"
> "Why not you yourself?"
> Nod.> "It is quite all right. My apologies if I was unclear in my suggestions."
> "And, ah, if I may, on the record, the personal goings-on of your house and its denizens are not my business to meddle in, and I have little-to-no preference for whom comes out on top."
> "Thank you for understanding."
> Shrug with a smile.> "It costs nothing to be pleasant, yes? Your house has a problem I am in a unique position to offer advice on. And, truth be told, my companions and myself benefit from a more peaceful land, so an expedient resolution is worth helping."
> "Of course, but still, the general sentiment remains the same. Particularly if a medic resides here."