Swamped

"Look, I don't have all the answers, but I know this much. Mortimer's main problem is that he's a Flame. That means something to enough people that he's a useful symbol. If he renounced his family and their name, he wouldn't be a symbol any longer."

"I dunno. They could still go after him to get to his father or uncle," Monty grumbles.

"Maybe. But ask yourself this - is Mortimer his own man, or is he his family's? Is this the life he wants? Does he seem happy to you?"

You've been thrust back in time, and you're not sure about whether you're making meaningful decisions or simply taking actions that have already been taken. You can't help but find yourself eager to advocate for self-determination.

And it seems to be having an impact on Monty.

"No. He doesn't. Always a little distant. Maybe because he's got this whole mess in the background and he doesn't want me getting hurt, maybe it's something else." Monty sighs. "But he does need help with that, doesn't he. Whatever happens with this business. I can do that much for him. Thanks."

And Monty wanders off. You don't know how this is going to go, but you've done what you can.

Now you need to find the informant. The show at Patterson's bar seems like your best bet, and maybe you can get somewhere with looking into the actors while you're at it.

Though you've just realized a problem. You don't have any money on you. You'll either have to get ahold of some quickly, or sneak your way into the show.