Message no. 1

From:	Dave The Shade <IZZYUX2@*******.BITNET>
Subject:	Diana - Royal Guest
Date:	Sat, 9 Oct 1993 16:18:00 PDT

>>>>>[Whats this about Diana (Mistress of the Night) disappearing ? Its
abso-
lutely untrue. As a matter of fact she is my guest. I was forced to help her
during Mr. Jackson's escape.
Essentially this is what happened. Diana was casting powerful spells during the
mayhem at the courthouse. The combonation of chaos, mayhem, and drain probably
fatigued her, and she went unconcious. My paladins were evacuating me to safety
at the time - but when I saw her go down I responded in the only way possible
for a Tirian Noble. Fearing that she would be trampled, I rescued her, and evac
-uated her with us. She was quite hurt.
Don't worry though. I have seen to her every need. She is now fully healed and
recovering nicely. She seems quite cheery. I am attending to her every need.
Oh, I should warn you. I am not at my palace - but rather at a much more
private and secluded location - a secret resting place. I believe that trying
to visit Diana unexpectedly might cause her to tax her fragile health - even
fatally perhaps. So I don't recommend surprise visits.
Now for an uncomfortable topic. I am indeed a wealthy individual, but attending
to Diana's health has drained my accounts somewhat. And as per the custom, I
must insist on an exchange of favors. Oh, don't worry - I don't require any-
thing as vulgar as money. Perhaps a favor in deed - which I shall name later.
But first take a look ======}

TRIDEO FEED ***=}

Diana and Solariel eating breakfast in a great crystal atrium furnished in High
Elven Baroque. A NewsFax sits prominently on the table showing date Oct. 9, '54
The NewsFax is the Seattle MetroNewZ, and has the right articles on the front
page. The two seem to be having a conversation: Solariel looks cheerful, Diana
slightly angry. Solariel stands up after finishing a pastry, walks over to
Diana, tries to kiss her hand but is rebuffed. He shrugs, bows deeply then leav
es.***ENDTAPE

As you can see, Diana is doing quite well.
And now for the favor. This is for Diana's friends:
***ENCRYPTDIANAZZ***
I wish to trade Diana for a job. The job is simple. I want you to kill the Shad
owrunner known as The (Dead) Wyrm Ourobouros. Thats it. No bargaining. Diana
alive for The Wyrm dead. Please reply immediately or else.***]<<<<<
-- Prince Solariel (16:18:49/10.9.54)