Itami
Itami the Head of Whispers was speaking to a hooded figure standing in shadows. The man nodded and gestured with his hands, he was speaking extremely quietly. Itami nodded once and that was seemingly the signal for dismissal as the man disappeared directly after. Itami folded his arms into the long sleeves, covering his hands and any skin there. He begins to walk through the hallways of the palace, his feet making scuffing noises on the stone.
He was heading towards the Sultan, there was news that he needed to know. It seemed that Arzla had not been making any moves in the last month, not even preparing its army for an attack. It was curious, Kabul hadn't made any moves either, it seemed both sides were at a temporary peace and had no plans on attacking any time soon... Very curious Itami thought. Now would be an almost perfect time to launch an attack, if Arzla had grown lax, then the army of Kabul could easily swipe down and attack. Maybe they would finally be able to take that pesky Fort Kingslain, then they would be able to proceed and take the rest of the forts. It was only wisps of an idea, probably not one that would be initiated, but there was always the chance... He would have to talk to the Military Czar about it.
Itami unlocked a door and peeked in, this was where he would be meeting another of his informers, as he liked to call them. He sat in a chair and a small child stepped from the cupboard that was at the side of the room, Itami liked to use children as informers, they weren't as suspicious as a man or woman and could fit into the tiniest of spaces. Itami gestured at the seat in front of him, What news have you child? He asks in his unusually clear yet quiet voice. The boy sits, a little intimidated by the Head of Whispers, although Itami was known to be rewarding to good workers. The boy nodded and spoke quickly, Itami's eyes widened in surprise. Emperor Benedict had been contemplating a marriage between his daughter and the young and famous prince of Eqomer?!? Oh this was good news, Itami was absolutely befuddled at how the young boy had crept into Castle Arzla and gotten this news, according to the boy, Emperor Benedict had been thinking out loud in his study. You can never be too careful... Itami thought with a sneer. He gets up abruptly and passes the boy a bag heavy with gold. If he was smart he would guard it and keep it secret, if not someone would most likely kill the boy and take the coin. Itami quickly left the room, oh this was a joyous moment, it was a perfect opportunity to make their move. He exited the room and shuffled away. |