There's no sign of foreknowledge on Tiffany's face, though she has let her guard down somewhat now that they have stepped away. Her resignation is plain.
"The Division Heads would not allow us--or join us, Commander Flint is among our company--in riding out to investigate Senior Enchanter Rowantree's capture, if they had authorized his interception and transport in the first place."
A spy, and a saboteur. This is the only conclusion that can be drawn here.
"I came to Riftwatch to investigate the abomination. The trail was difficult to follow--letters were sent, but there were not many who could be questioned." Trying to imagine the abomination tearing through the Gallows is difficult for Tiffany, not something she likes to think of. The poor mage. The deceit that brought him there. All those injured, and for what? "This feels as if it might be clearer. But to preserve that trail, we must take care in who learns what Serah Arlyn has told us--and who he next speaks to."
no subject
"The Division Heads would not allow us--or join us, Commander Flint is among our company--in riding out to investigate Senior Enchanter Rowantree's capture, if they had authorized his interception and transport in the first place."
A spy, and a saboteur. This is the only conclusion that can be drawn here.
"I came to Riftwatch to investigate the abomination. The trail was difficult to follow--letters were sent, but there were not many who could be questioned." Trying to imagine the abomination tearing through the Gallows is difficult for Tiffany, not something she likes to think of. The poor mage. The deceit that brought him there. All those injured, and for what? "This feels as if it might be clearer. But to preserve that trail, we must take care in who learns what Serah Arlyn has told us--and who he next speaks to."