[Well, there goes his not-so-subtle attempt to wheedle that particular bit of information from Pride. Not like Jade didn't have a few clues of his own, like the way the shadows withdrew from his earlier spark show.]

I will go and speak to those you haven't, then.

[Even though part of him knew it may be a pointless undertaking, there's no denying a chance, no matter how slim it might be. Plus, it's still got to be better than standing around and wringing his hands around Pride.]

Could you give me a rundown of the places where you haven't asked around yet?