Echoes of Revolution
You step forward to lead the inquiry into the rebellion Ashcroft brought up. This decision shows your commitment while allowing you to subtly influence the direction of the investigation to protect the secret of the forged correspondence.With Ashcroft momentarily preoccupied by the knock at the door, you flick the base of a candle just enough for it to fall onto the papers. The small blaze that erupts ensures the forged letter is consumed before anyone can connect it to you.You casually recount overhearing Lieutenant Grayson’s remarks that seemed to sympathize with rebel ideals, framing it as an odd observation. This subtly shifts Ashcroft’s investigative lens toward Grayson instead of you.You step up with a decisive plan to utilize the intelligence to fabricate a rebel hideout, tricking the British into launching a futile raid. This distraction would serve as a calculated move to delay their pursuit and offer the revolutionaries a strategic advantage.