Smuggling Rings

"So… Do you mind explaining what's going on?" I asked the Nekomata who was bent at the waist with her head bowed to me.

"Ummm… I'm sorry to have decided it before consulting Lady Aster but… I really have no choice in this matter. He's the only one I trust to be able to handle the Grey Powder we have on hand without double crossing us…"

"Ok… I'm assuming you had him agree to the three crates of sweets to make me help you do whatever you need? More specifically… My summons, right?"

She straightened herself and nodded quickly, "Yes! I think Lady Aster already figured out that we have to deal with some smugglers?"

I nodded, "I kind of guessed… Though it seems like your friend has some trouble with them?"