[ Carolina freezes a moment; betrayal by those closest to you? That's something she knows a little all too well. her head turns away from the party, more towards where the Dragonqueen might often be seen at a distance across the Ruby Sanctum.

Then attention snaps back when Kaneis addresses her. ]

They've been getting solid business from us, more or less, since our arrival. They may not want to lose that - but they may also not want to get involved with fellow elves. We won't know until we approach them.

In the very least, might be they'll know who's best to talk to.