[ Tatara nods firm at that. That is exactly what that implies, and the look on his face says he is not happy about it. ]

Which is why what I learned from one of your fellow wizards concerns me.

[ He flips to another page in his notebook. ]

Syrlya—Central wizard. He spoke to the City of Rain rep at the ball, and he said the rep reported Western forces taking initiative to "help" clean the place up without permission.

[ Does that mean they fucked something up? With a lab? Which spurred them to quickly clean everything up? ]

You should talk to him when you find the time.