Lloyd: Research

"Jarek!" Lloyd called out as he saw the ranger leave the mayor's office. "Where do you think you're going? We still need to check some stuff regarding the catacombs."

The ranger partially ignored him and just stated as he continued to walk away. "I have my own business to attend to."

Lloyd watched as the ranger went on his way towards the clinic where Tsuto was last kept. He understood that for the longest time Jarek was searching for his sister and now that he had found a clue as to where she might be he was going to do all that he can.

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Lloyd made his way to the Rusty Dragon Inn. There he was greeted by the halfling cook, Bethana which led her to the kitchen where Ameiko was cooking. She looked fine now that she has been clean and well rested.

"I heard Tsuto got away." Ameiko stated not even turning her back. "He hasn't been here if that's what you're here for."

"Actually, I'm here more because of the glassworks."

Lloyd proceeded to tell Ameiko what they found out in the tunnels and in the catacombs. Omitting some stuff which might upset the girl.

"If you could tell us more about it, we would greatly appreciate it."

Ameiko gives a sigh and stats her tale. "My father wasn't really the honest man he is supposed to be. That's what he and Tsuto mostly fight about. According to him the tunnels were built decades ago by smugglers, the tunnel remains stable and serviceable as it winds on a lazy northeasterly route before reaching a dead end. There's a secret door that opens into a cave on the side of the cliff overlooking the Varisian Bay. My father used those to help the thieve's guild in smuggling stuff into Sandpoint.

"The other tunnel was an attempt to break into what the smugglers assumed would be
the garrison basement, so that they could smuggle prisoners out for great profit. Yet what they discovered were the Catacombs of Wrath, and what the smugglers found there convinced them to brick up the tunnel and never speak of it again.

"I guess that's what you found out."

"Lloyd," Ameiko softly states at the warlord. "If you do find Tsuto, tell him I forgive him and that I still love my brother."

The half-elf nods his thanks and heads back to town to meet the rest of the party.