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[highliber]

This is the WORST timing. It took months to get the right to build the new floor and now the price of steel is going to triple.

I have no desire to go prospecting myself, but I have access to funding if a more outdoors inclined person wanted to mount an expedition. I think it might save me money in the long run.

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[antiseptic]

[He's quite pleased that she isn't questioning him any further, and that they can get on with business. While the Rangers had some funding, more would certainly help, especially with the need for winter gear.]

[But, as much as he'd like to take the money, he does need to be honest.]

Unfortunately, there's no guarantee we'll find a mine. But, we'll certainly mount more expeditions until we do.

[highliber]

Nothing beyond the wall is guaranteed, but the only thing guaranteed inside the wall is that we'll run out of metal.

[antiseptic]

[Ah, good, if she's willing to take the risk, then he isn't about to deter her.]

In that case, I'll see about gathering the people necessary for the expedition. We'll need equipment to deal with the cold weather, but doubtless you're aware of that already.

[highliber]

Send me a list of all the equipment you can't supply on your own. We'll see what I can help you with.

[antiseptic]

Understood. I'll send you a list once we have everything organized.

[highliber]

Working with a professional is always nice.

[antiseptic]

Indeed it is. [From what he's seen, the attempts so far haven't been very well organized. He (or at least, his superiors) intends to change that, despite his dislike for having to lead a group of strangers that have yet to prove themselves to him. Zarvora will be a great help on that part, especially since he's already gathering intelligence through observing the other people who had answered.]

Your assistance is very much appreciated. Now, I had better go finish making preparations.

[highliber]

Don't let me detain you.