>Did they guy say he was a mayor? Or is this our assuming for convenience sake?>If he told us he was one, ask, "Then who was that guy who more or less said he was?"
>"Well, whoever the guy with the brute squad is. Seems to run the show."
>"Oh, you must elaborate on that. I insist."
>"Know how he got his start, or what his primary business concerns are?"
>Nod.>"What can you tell me about that big mansion up north, by the lake? They're kinda my neighbors."
>"The maid seems kind of...I dunno. Weird. What's up with her? Does she have it out for the gatekeeper or what?"
>Now that's an uninterested shrine maiden there....
>"That's understandable, they are rather secretive, aren't they. Anyways, perhaps I'll see you again later.">Once proper goodbyes are made, head northward. >Also: Time of day?
>Follow dat path.
>"Hey, where'd you find that?">Examine hat!
>Examine the hat, does it seem to bear the signs of having been there awhile?
>"Looks unclaimed to me. Good work, Tier!">Keep going.
>Triangulate the way home, which should be due east, and go that way.
>"How'd it go today? Any luck, Rook?"
>"Good find. Feel like coming along to get that bamboo?"