[IC] New Crobuzon & the World Beyond

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While you refresh yourselves or just relax he continues,  "There is another matter I need to discuss with you all.  The breaches between worlds is intensely worrisome.  There are even some in parliament who feel any knowledge of this development should be secured and eliminated.  That is precisely the reason why I took you to see the ambassador.  Due to his nature, he is more nuanced on the subject of the planes and other worlds.  He would be less inclined to jump conclusions and make rash decisions based on ignorance regarding the fate of your party.  But even though you have your pardons those in powerful positions still want this knowledge suppressed so there won't be a panic among the masses.  Mayor Rudgutter, of the Fat Sun party, who has been the mayor of New Crobuzon for what seems like forever, is someone who frankly has little personality or motivation beyond his desire to maintain the status quo.  You can imagine that the chaos brought by the breaking down of worldly barriers would disrupt this status quo rather severely which causes him serious distress.  The Mayor is a powerful enemy to have and while I do still have some political favors I can call in to keep you all somewhat safe, if you don't get out of New Crobuzon soon one of these power players might decide they must act against you.  Your group may have a few weeks or possibly even less before the favors owed to me will not be enough to protect you.  So I ask that you finish whatever business you have here, learn of a way to get yourselves back home and then leave New Crobuzon as quickly as possible.   I will try to offer whatever other assistance that I can."

"I know very little about the planes," Tomeal says, "But if the Magistrate is true to his word -- and so far we have no proof that he hasn't been -- he has already said he would offer whatever assistance that he can.  An Airship may or may not be a big investment.  We aren't asking him to risk much like asking to borrow the Airship for a battle.  We are asking for transportation.  And it seems this Torque energy can be flown over so the risk shouldn't be much different than any other trip the Airship would make out of New Crobuzon.  Then again, beyond the city's limits the skies might be filled with deamons so maybe it IS dangerous but it doesn't seem wise to dismiss possible help because we are guessing what the Magistrates thoughts might be."