72 - Listening while a brass toy spins

My hands and feet were very cold when I paused at Iska's desk. "I'd like a kaf, if you please." I said quietly, to the boy sitting there. "Where's Iskanzas?""Certainly, exalted one. Kaf. Right away. Um... the fessas manager... is with the Director, exalted." It was like pulling teeth to get information... bad image... I took a deep breath in."This worm one... umm... does not know...""All