WerserianAs you draw closer, the wardens step aside, bowing respectfully, allowing you to approach the Werserian family. Clementia, tired and slightly dishevelled, is the first to bow her head to you in deference. Several men and women behind her follow suit.
Clementia Werserian"Your Lordship/Ladyship..." The woman stammers, as if lost for words. "Accept my most humble apologies for failing to greet you properly. And my thanks for agreeing to speak to me before making your final decision."
Clementia Werserian"The charges brought by the governor are severe, but — I can only assure you of this and swear on my own honour — we are not guilty of the crimes that House Werserian is being accused of."
Abelard"Clementia." A hint of sorrow creeps into Abelard's voice, belying his stern facade. "You were acting head of this family. You were supposed to take care of each and every family member. And now you are being accused of treason and collusion against the Rogue Trader, and the entire family is facing death. How could you let this happen?"
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."
Abelard"Clementia, if you know that a member of your family is guilty of the crimes you are being accused of—"
Clementia Werserian"Abelard, it is your family too, you know!" The woman's words burn with defiance. "My apologies — I should not lose my composure. No member of House Werserian is involved in a conspiracy against His Lordship/Her Ladyship. Honour and loyalty are not something we take lightly, and we know whom we serve."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."
Clementia Werserian"The fleet is the primary remit of House Werserian — it is our responsibility. Logistics and supply routes are another area of our responsibility. We have no direct influence on the inner workings of the Adeptus Administratum. The first large-scale deliveries were cancelled after quantities of food were miscalculated by clerks in the Administratum. Then we were faced with incorrect weather data and a meagre fuel budget. It was clear that the cause of all these problems was the calculations performed in the Administratum, in one way or another, but no matter how many times we asked, we could not ever obtain any clarification on the matter."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"
Clementia WerserianWhile Clementia reads the letter, the Werserians behind her read it over her shoulder. "Your Lordship/Ladyship, let us be frank. It would be foolish of me to try and orchestrate something like this, knowing how many wardens are patrolling your palace. I would not have let myself or anyone in my family get involved in such a scheme."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"
Clementia Werserian"Servitors? Is that so..." Clementia crosses her arms and furrows her brow, deep in thought. "I have encountered servitors that were indistinguishable from normal augmented humans, but only once. They were accompanying several members of House Gaprak."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"
Clementia Werserian"Anyone, really," Clementia replies with a bitter laugh. "The other houses consider us unworthy of our position and many would jump at the chance to get rid of us and gain control over what once was our domain — the planet's fleet and logistics, at the very least."
Abelard"Lady Theodora chose to grant noble status to House Werserian, but the other houses, which have served in the Expanse for millennia, did not welcome the decision. It has led to some difficulties."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"
Clementia Werserian"I am afraid I cannot be of much help. Talk to the representatives of other houses, eavesdrop on their retinue... and perhaps you will hear something unusual."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."
Astartia WerserianAstartia's face turns red, and she can barely contain the enraged cry inside her chest. "That grox spawn! I wouldn't be surprised if this was no mistake but a deliberate act of sabotage from the off..."
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Jae"Ha! Finally, I can see the family resemblance!"
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UlfarLaughing, Ulfar elbows Abelard. "Your brood, eh? Admit it, were you like that in your youth? As sharp as a harpoon strike to an ice troll's balls?"
AbelardAbelard glares at Astartia before responding reluctantly, "I'm afraid I cannot answer you on that last part. As for your general point, yes, I certainly was. And now I better understand why I was so frequently belted."
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Clementia WerserianClementia motions sharply for Astartia to stop. Her voice rings with relief: "This explains a great deal. This is how it all started. The first allegations of forgery were enough for other accusations to be tacked on. It is good to know that the true culprit has been found. Thank you for letting us know, Your Lordship/Ladyship. I am surprised that Urbend allowed this to happen — I doubt he was involved."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"
WerserianThe younger members of the Werserian family crowd around to examine the note in Clementia's hands. All present are beset with worry and bewilderment.
Clementia Werserian"I am not sure if it is relevant, but perhaps you should know: since the fall of Kiava Gamma, House Gaprak has been faring poorly, to say the least. They have been looking for ways to enhance their influence and to improve their lot, including asking for help from the other noble houses. They have not approached us, of course — it is shameful to seek help from those you consider your inferiors, you understand. But perhaps the Drivestems or the Sauerbacks can tell you more about this matter."
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."
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YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above
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WerserianThe Werserian family greets you in subdued voices.
YOU"Are you truly guilty? Be honest — I will not tolerate lies."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor claims you forged documents in the Administratum."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I found this letter on one of the bodies of the heretics who planned the attack. What can you tell me about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The attackers were high-functioning servitors, ones that looked closer to ordinary humans. Do you know anything about them?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you are not guilty, who is? Who stands to gain from framing you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I want to find out what is going on here and who the real mastermind behind all this is. Where should I start?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"The governor's son has admitted that it was his mistake that led to the logistics disruption. With the help of an unidentified associate, he accused the Werserians to cover up his mistake."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I discovered the body of Halen Gaprak here, in this palace. He had this note on him. Do you know anything about it?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I must take my leave."continues where this line first appears above