Swamped

"Who exactly has been following Mortimer? He mentioned something about it, but, uh, I didn't think to press for details at the time."

No doubt the two of them had other things on their mind.

"I'm trying to figure that out. It's got something to do with his father and uncle, but I'm not really sure on the details." Which hopefully the informant will be able to provide.

"Is he in danger?"

"Not mortal danger, most likely. But he does seem to be in danger of being a pawn in somebody's power game."

"Hells," Monty grumbles. "I knew his uncle was up to some dodgy stuff, but I didn't think it had gone that bad."

"I'm doing my best to stop it." Except you might not be able to, if it's already happened. You only know of the Guild's reputation, not the particulars - you suspect Leonard won't be winning this fight, but you don't know exactly how he's going to lose.

Still, you are doing your best. You just don't know if it's going to be enough - then again, who ever does?

But Monty seems very troubled. Perhaps what they need is some direction - a way to help Mortimer.