Israfel shrugged.
– I knew about it for years. As you could potentially learn from the Order or some other Omicrons denizens, Oracles served Nomads before fading into obscurity. They had the means to see a lot of things, and access to Nomad-enhanced cloaking technology played an important part in it. Asking Nomads themselves for information was also an option, especially for those of higher rank. Very few were aware of Newcastle object. Now all of them seem gone.
Alas, he was not satisfied. Trusting nostalgia to be the reason was something you could only do if you knew the person well. Skirka didn't know anything about him.
– Yes, – Isaiah nodded. – I can't say much because it can negatively affect the operation. I've met him... – he was clearly unsure how to answer. – Well, before he took on his current codename and became the man he is now. Half a year ago, I think?