In Rephidim:
A couple of counter girls taking an unofficial break chatter about the misfortunes befalling those questing to become members of the Knightly Orders, the disappearances of fuff'nars near the opera house, and matters of slavery: Gallisian accusations that Rephidimite slaves are helping Gallisian slaves escape, and Lady Hrolf's petition to ban slavery in Rephidim entirely.

In Babel:
A Fnerf miner and a gloomy Eeee mercenary discuss recent appearances of Envoy in disguise and the "Messenger-of-the-Sisters," reports of a cult of Rinala being hunted down, and College plans to raid the Tower, and withdraw from Babel.