Fletcher

"At Court, I was named Defender of the Faith. It was a job at court principally dealing with spiritual and ecclesiastical matters. In those days people in Amber were more spiritual than they are now, and religious too. Organized religions had a lot of clout back then, which was double-edged sword. Faith, morality, and purpose are vital to civilization.

"The Order our family embodies makes such things possible. Without it we'd all be Chaos creatures running around randomly eating anyone smaller or weaker than us."

Jerod

Jerod wraps the shell into the soft leather and places it into another pocket. "Thank you sister for my freedom. I'll give you your vengeance." he whispers, before pulling out the trump deck, sifting out Random's card. He stops for a moment to let the mask settle across his features, then realizes the mask is no more. He smiles again - let them make of that what they will.

Celina

"Yes, how and why," Celina says. "I'm not sure of Trump etiquette and wisdom, Conner. I have no idea how safe this chat is..." She looks at him because she feels he will advise her if she should speak family business. "There are answers in hand and many outstanding yet."

Vere

"Would Moire flee in weakness?" he asks."I do not know her well, but my reading of her is that she would be inclined to seek to prove she was not weak, and go upon the offensive. Wounded sharks are killed by their school, after all."

Conner

Conner pauses a moment and looks more fully at Vere, "because of a bad judgment call from Robin. There are many in the family not pleased with her."

-In that you are a well matched pair.- Conner thinks but does not speak.

Silhouette

She gives a self-effacing laugh, “Or perhaps my prolonged proximity to Prince Huon’s mistrust has clouded my judgment enough to read far too much in your words.”

Garrett

He surveys the assembled group with a furrowed brow. Finally settling his gaze on Ash, he says, "Um... Report?"