Dangerous Times (Part 1)
Even simple gossip or small bits of information about the Verhens were in high demand, as long as the source was trustworthy.
This put two members of the Mermaid Reef's staff under the spotlight: the concierge and the valet of the dock.
The former had too much professional pride and cared too much about the hotel's reputation to let anything slip aside from a few passing comments. The latter, instead, greatly enjoyed the fame and fortune that came with his position.
People competed to offer him drinks and food after work hours. It made him proud, arrogant, and, most of all, it made him keep his ears open.
Tista and Rena had just returned to the Mermaid Reef with their gondola and were commenting on the events of the past days like they always did.
"Man, Vinea sure is a beautiful city, but sure it's full of idiots." Rena sighed. "I'm glad we are leaving tomorrow. I'm sick and tired of noble 'casually' bumping into us while we tour the canals."