Although the battle had ended, the two had not parted ways, and Gaven, feeling somewhat shortchanged, was making up for it through the indulgence of carnal desires, relishing the smooth, slippery contact.
His hands wandered, yet his mouth spoke of serious matters, "Tell me, what's the story with the Crimson Feather robbery you were involved in?"
"It was all Stephanie's doing, that ruthless nun. Though she used me, she was very cautious around me, keeping me in the dark about many things. I gleaned much of what I know by eavesdropping."
"There's no unity within the Dark Intelligence Net, and currently, there's fierce infighting. I've heard that one faction supports the Bane Church, and Stephanie is part of that faction."
"Another faction supports the new God of Conspiracy, Shylock."
"The goods transported by the Crimson Feather were assembled by Manson, the leader of Shylock's faction, to support the Dark Castle and to help his loyal subordinate, Simmon, secure a foothold there."
