( to that, she merely tips her cup just so. not enough to spill, however. )

I haven't the honor myself, I'm afraid.

( so she wouldn't really know firsthand what it takes, even if she's met her fair share of fixers. )

And we find ourselves in a City with no such institution. I can't imagine there's much for someone of your caliber to do in this play at idyllic peace. Has it been better for you to be here, or worse?