[ Himeka takes another sip of her tea as she listens. The Creeds elsewhere? ]

Has it? I suppose that's why she was so intent on the Commune's connections outside of its borders...

[ A more personal investment, in that case. Not just for the good of the people she's been elected to serve. The thought that this could economical is upsetting, but she doubts that could be all there is to it. ]

Thank you, Natasha. I'll let you know what I found out as soon as I do.

[ She does smile then, genuine and a little bigger than before. ]

This is really a right pile of shite we've walked into...but it's good to know that there are people like you already on the case.

[ Which does lead her to... ]

...A friend of mine was recently summoned to Thorne, actually. I know he'll be doing what he can with Thancred, but I'm sure he would be happy to work with you too. If you need someone to assist on the research side. Or just conveniently jump into battle.

[ She may be biased because he will do pretty much anything she asks. Don't think about it. (But let's be real he'd be happy to be ordered around by Natasha Romanoff just as well.) ]

His name is G'raha Tia.