30 Danev

"I saw the new building the've been setting up. It looks like they're almost done." I spoke to an Riu seated in the es hall. He had abandoned his mock throne room and rather stayed in the open which I made very clear to express how bad of an idea it was, but he would have none of it.

"You told me about the resources coming in 2 weeks ago. Said it was lumber and stone, right?"

"That's right." I didn't wait for him to ask the next question. "As well as that, they were bringing in food guarded by the Fire Nation. The carts were covered, but I caught a glimpse underneath the tarp. Could've sworn I saw some apples, but it's definitely guarding by Fire Nation."

"So it's Fire Nation supplies?"

"I don't think so. As well as Fire Nation soldiers, there were nuns and priests in white robes escorting the food."

"You said the carts were covered, was there a standard on the tarp?"

"A standard?"

"You know. An insignia?"

"No. It was just a white blank tarp."

"I heard rumors a few years ago about a long gone nation known as the Air Nomads. Did you see them able to move the air?"

"What?"

"Never mind. It's not important."

"Remember that clinic by the grain street that the Fire Nation burned down for offering illegal medicine?"

"I do."

"That's where they're bringing the food and construction materials. It looks like they're setting it back up."

"And you said the Fire Nation was supporting them?"

"It looks that way. They were guarding them beyond the wall and as they moved through the slums."

"Where do they keep the food? Obviously this clinic, or whatever it is they're setting up isn't done being built just yet so the food can't be too secured."

"I couldn't see where they brought it. I lost them in the alleyways, but I didn't see the Fire Nation soldiers come back out the way I last saw them go, so I assume they're keeping guard over it."

"Damnit. Alright. You keep doing patrols around where you lost sight of them. Search the alleys, the rooftops, find houses that seem more secure than most. If we can find that stash, we might be able to grab some little by little without them knowing."

"You want to do anything about the convoys?"

"Not yet. It's too dangerous and too open. I don't want a repeat of what happened last time, but yeah, keep an eye on it. I want updates. Sound good?"

"Sounds good."

"Cool. I think Trap caught a rat the other day. Tail might be left. I'll tell Ladle to cook it up for you."

"Thank you. I appreciate it."