[yes, secret conferences murmured in the corner, good. The shadows are safe, though what he wouldn't give for Corazon's ability right now instead of his own.]

One thing at a time. Lance-ya is working on things. As soon as Sorrow is in any capacity, I'm going to talk to him.

[he's aware that probably won't amount to anything but he's damn tired of sitting back and relying on outdated information told third-hand from people who aren't even in the city any longer]