Our plan backfired. Scorpion and I just came from a long meeting with Recluse himself. He seemed surprised that our plot to steal from the Liberty wench went so well. We hoped that the jetpack tech could be adapted as a short-range flight power for Scorpion but to no avail. The big spider decided the destined ones needed some positive reinforcement and gave them the left over packs. Carrot and stick…who knew he was even capable.

Unfortunately, Recluse was so impressed with our thieving success that he has asked Scorpion to steal even more gifts bound for the city. Statesman’s flunkies have organized some sort of charity drive offering presents to the sickly and weak. The first cargo ship bearing gifts arrives in Independence Port today and, in order to embarrass Statesman, we are to intercept as many of these shipments as possible between now and January 2nd. Our Lord hopes to make Statesman look the fool, unable to fulfill his promise of gifts for all.