"We hadn't, not officially, but anything I hear or see I take notes on." And, really, did Viatorus think he had gone completely unnoticed in the Nexus? "Sometimes I'm too busy to stop and answer someone's question out in the Forum, but that doesn't stop me from making note of them and listening for what came of it - and anything else people might be saying." 'Rumor' is an ugly word around here, so he's going to avoid saying it, but it's plainly obvious it's what he means.

"I always take the time to circle back and verify any information I hear, though. Sometimes with other denizens of the Nexus, sometimes with the person in question. I hadn't had the chance to speak with Viatorus yet, though." Another apologetic smile, though perhaps a little less so this time around. It's difficult to apologize for doing your job.