"It was fortuitious then, that you brought it to my attention before charging off and making the circle look weak, or worse." David says, with a mild reproach.
"Looking into his past, however, would be a wise idea. Having a sanctified could present either an air of legitimacy, or provoke a backlash if he were to misrepresent your quest. The solution would be a member from neither covenant joining us. Additionally, someone who is good at investigation, which sadly I am not, would be a good choice as well."
Bogdana still has her eyes low. Well, it could have gone worse.
"I guess the best thing, then, would be to gather as much information as possible but not to act upon it immediately."
"Do you know such a person, Hierophant? If you do, could you direct me to him or her? It would simplify things if we didn't need to try to convince someone else joining this... Quest."
"I don't know of anyone specifically who isn't busy. For you, however, this is an excellent opportunity to go out and become friendly. I have seen you at Court, being quite friendly with people, this is the next level, to get them to help you. Or if you want, I can get someone." David asks, with a strange emphasis on the last sentence.
I will hold your hand till you are ready to cross the street, but eventually you will need to let go and fly.
"See that I am not." David dismisses her with a wave of his hand, and returns to reading his book, though for just the briefest of moments, before the book obscures his face, there seems to be the hint of a smile.