Grays #18 - Correspondence

The gnawing teeth are moving.  Pawan to Siphon Three. 3P-1S-2R  3

Sprinting without scamper, it seems.  Good way to get skinned.  Smith to Tang Four. 3P-1S-2R  4

  A ghastly fate, indeed, Mr. Silk.  Raptor to Tang Seven. 3P-1S-2R  7

Shall we move shipments?  They'll certainly be raided by this riffraff.  Pawan to Siphon Four.  Smith Shift to pool. 3P-1S-2R  4
  
  Rinsa is still in our pocket.  The Auroran will keep them safe, as they always have.  No need to be alarmed.  Pawan to Tang Six. 3P-1S-2R  6

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Forgive my worry, Mr. Curse, but the Lockgnaw are not to be misjudged.  All it takes is a tiny grain to tip the scale, and these creatures are getting smarter.  Raptor to Siphon Six.  Raptor takes Pawan. 3P-1S-2R  6

  Miss Scabbard raises a fair point, my dears.  These creatures appear to have a chieftain as of late; organized, and hungry.  Raptor to Tang Two.  3P-1S-2R  2

A Shiver was killed while in their midst.  If they spread any further, a purge may be needed.  Pawan to Tang One.  3P-1S-2R  1

  Must we burn them?  Could they not be culled?  Seems a waste of resources to kill them now.  Raptor to Siphon Seven.  Raptor takes Raptor; Raptor Knight armed.  3P-1S-1R-1RK  7

We won't waste a dime if they stay put, Miss Pike.  With the market flanked, they've got no reason to move.  Smith to Tang Eight. 2P-1S-2R  8

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Hunger drives all growing packs to move, Mr. Curse.  Observance in their behavior suggests a change of tactics.  Pawan to Siphon Five.  3P-1S-2R  5

​   Mr. Oro seems weak in the legs; has he been tested, has he been tried?  Raptor to Tang One.  Raptor takes Pawan. 3P-1S-2R  1

Rinsa is a fine distraction; the Auroran are the prize.  The rest are scum.  Pawan to Tang Four.  Pawan takes Pawan. 2P-1S-2R  4

  No need for such language, Mr. Shade.  Lest we forget; the Blood Fated is there.  Or shall I ask your wife for clarification once again?  Knight to Siphon Eight.  Knight crushes Smith.  2P-1S-1R-1RK  8

Many assets gather in Utriena.  My record speaks for itself.  We run business better than any Grin on payroll.  Raptor to Tang Two.  Raptor takes Raptor; Raptor Knight armed.  2P-0S-1R-1RK  2

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Blood mage or dice thrower, the eyes of luck have not smiled on you for some time, Mr. Curse.  I worry for your future enterprises.  Raptor to Siphon Two.  Raptor takes Knight; Raptor King armed.  3P-1S-1R-1K  2

  Perhaps he could take over management at the Howling Den.  I hear the Rainmaker has gone missing, and that is some prime real estate...  Raptor to Tang Two.  Raptor takes King; Raptor Knight armed.  3P-1S-1RK  2

Leave the Rain and Sooth alone.  They serve the city, more than any market you know.  Pawan to Tang Seven.  2P-1S-2R  7

  The siren's song has pierced your stoic demeanor, Mr. Shade.  I hadn't set you for a romantic.  Raptor to Siphon Seven.  Raptor takes Pawan.  2P-1S-1R-1RK  7

My lady of luck smiles each day in the hearts and minds of denizens below the law.  I am their champion, if never they know my name.  Pawan to Tang Two.  Pawan moves Raptor Knight to Siphon Eight; Knight and Knight are obliterated.  2P-0S-1R  2

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So much faith in the strung out and discarded.  Are you sure that you haven't been wafting the Ash as you go?  Raptor to Siphon One.  Raptor takes Raptor; Raptor Knight armed.  3P-1S-1RK  1

  Come now, Miss Scabbard, accusations will mar his feelings.  You know how touchy he can be.  Pawan to Tang Seven.  Pawan moves Raptor to Tang Three; Raptor takes Pawan.  3P-1S-1RK  7/3

If he is huffing it for himself, at least he's learning something.  True pain is the greatest teacher.  Snipe Raptor for Raptor.  2P-1S-1R  N/A

  If it is any consolation, Mr. Curse, I see bright flames of chance and opportunity dancing in your eyes.  My visions are always pure and always true.  Raptor to Siphon Two.  Raptor takes Raptor Knight; Raptor King armed.  2P-1S-1R-1RK  2

Stay your hands.  It appears that I am out.  My market calls me, anyway. Do have fun in my absence.  2P-0S-0R  Forfeit.  

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Lo there, my darlings.

  Lo there, My Sovereign.

Let it be known that our Mr. Curse has not only outstayed his welcome in our guild, but has outlived his usefulness to our cause.  A severance is in our best interests.  Miss Scabbard, is your sword prepared?

  She is, my lady.

Then see that it is done, my lovelies.

​Yes, My Sovereign.

Checkmate.