102 Lies & Deceit

ELIA

An hour later they were still sitting at Candace's table, and Elia felt like they'd gotten nowhere. "So, you're telling me that people won't help my advisor directly, because he's male."

"And disformed," Aymora added carefully.

Elia nodded. "Okay, then what about a survey?"

"A… what?" Aymora asked.

"A survey. Of the people."

"What is a survey?" Candace asked faintly.

Elia shrugged. "It's asking the same questions of a lot of different people so you can get a general feel for what the majority think or feel. If you think people won't let Gahrye near to scent them and discuss things with them, I'm suggesting you two could ask the questions and have the conversations, but he could be nearby, listening, and scenting." The three of them looked at each other and Elia gritted her teeth. "Would it work?"