The Angelfire Logs: Continued

[Reaper]

Eli followed the Councilor inside and took a seat on the couch next to the fire. "Jens has done well for himself since I left." Eli remarked to himself, taking notice that the decor inside the den was a bit more, refined, than his last visit.

Jens sat across the den in an antique chair, nodding to the butler. Eli didn't feel like drinking but would never turn one down. Probably would make this wait a litte easier to bear. Jens took a stern look and leaned in as he spoke, "Eli, much has changed since you left. You were reported as killed during the Angelfire incident... Its going to take some time to get you back in the system."

"Understandably Counsilor but before we go farther, may I ask what became of my holdings?"

"As you had no relatives and the questions surrounding your death, everything was confiscated by the State. There isn't really much I can do on my end to retrieve any of it so I wouldn't waste time thinking about it."

The butler returned, placing a tray on the old oak table between Eli and Jens. Eli poured a glass and sat back, letting himself sink into the couch a bit more.

Eli took a sip and winced, this was a bit better than the swill he was used to back on Raubling. "Shame but I suppose I could use the time to get back in order before my commission."

"Eli, I've got some work you can do running simple transports but in the meantime I would suggest heading down to the pub and start making some contacts again, might prove usefull for you. I also have some significant stock holdings in the area, inlcuding a private dock on Manhattan. You're welcome to it. Bitterman can arrange anything you need."

"I can't thank you enough Jens but before I go I have one more question... What happened to the LNS Gabriel?"

"... I thought maybe the captain of the ship migh be able to shed some light on the subject, Eli?"

"Jens... There's things I wish I could say however, I fell that this is not the time. I have more questions than answers."

Eli finsihed his drink, stood and after bidding farewell to the good Counsior Jens, headed down to the pub to follow the advice of an old friend...