Silver just sighs climbing the stairs as Phaedra speaks up and just yells back “I only have one glass, feel free to bring your own libations though if you want. I just had some questions.”

"I'll be fine... but hurry up with your questions. We need to get to the bottom of this and fast."

*snore*

Phaedra storms up the stairs after Silver.

Silver listens to the loud steps following him and just smirks a little as he opens the door waiting for her to come in. When she reaches the doorway he just looks at her "Close the door and lock it. Please don't mind the mess I figured you were going to have more of a word about Elon's weird obsession." As she looks she'll see coins spread out on the table as if he was about to start counting. His hand just placing the leather coin pouch back on his belt. Silver just leans forward and grabs a coin turning it in his hand "I know what my guild would do if they got the stone, I can guess what the Zhent's and the rest of the guilds would do..." he pauses staring at the coin as it passes in a rhythmic motion "the only one that remains a mystery is the Harper's Phaedra. I've only gotten to know two of you closely in my life time and I cannot seem to wonder why you all would want it. So can you provide some insight for me please."

Phaedra looks Silver over with a more discerning eye.

"As you should know Silver, the Harpers work against villainy and wickedness wherever they find it, it is our aim to ensure that peace and freedoms are fostered and that people should walk free of fear. The gem, and really what it is the key to, a hoard of lost coins, is enough money to ensure that one of the numerous neferious or questionable factions that are currently fighting over this city has the power to buy victory. Be it Xanathas' Guild, the Zhents, despite what Elon says, Jarlaxle or even the Asmodeus worshiping Gralhund Family, Mystra forbid. The Harpers don't wont the money, we want it to go back to the city, to be dispersed into projects that will help Waterdeeps citizens and tighten the noose on those that would use and abuse."

"I was send here from Baldurs Gate to help the cities Harpers to get to the bottom of the war between Xanathas and the Zhents and to find out why it was happening. Well we now know why and the negative consequences that this gem could cause are vast."

Silver just continues to turn the coin listening "Yes that is what they say...until money or power comes into the picture. Whats to stop someone from turning on you all the second they realize the power of that stone. You saw what that thing did with Elon, I'm surprised he didn't stay in the cave to dwell and give the thing some sort of pet name like precious. So what safe guards are in place to stop someone else from falling into that things influence?"

"Well, I would like to think that Mystra has granted me the resolve to look beyond such material things, as has my training with the Harpers. But if it is assurances you are after, I have two minders who know what I am doing and would also know what I am giving to the Council.

I assume you do not know the tenants of the Harpers. Most people think that we are an annoying group of care free do gooders. However the eight tenants are my law and of the tenants I have sworn to uphold, number seven says that the Harpers police their own. A Harper who hears the call of personal power can no longer hear the sweet song of the harp. A Harper who seizes power, and holds it above all else, and make no mistake in this case power is this gem... is a traitor to the harp. Traitors must die for freedom to live. Trust me, I am not that good that I can avoid them both. Not that I have the inkling to try."

*snore*

"...don't warn the tadpoles.."

*snort*

*snore*

Silver just flips the coin into his hand and puts it back on the table. As he is leaned forward he grabs the wine topping it off before taking a sip and his free hand unlatching the coin pouch as he tosses it to her. A smirk just crosses his face "It's not right, whatever it is...the thing is a parasite, was asking me to share my deepest desires and fears with it. It was definitely tempting." he just takes another sip "I understand if you tell the others I took it, made my bed and I'll lay in it."

Downstairs Vassa is still pulling items out of hidden pockets in his clothing. In front of him on the bar sits a respectable pile of knives, shivs, and coins of various denominations. "There Elon, I think that's all of it. I've emptied every pocket."

"Silver! Silver, where are you? You theif! Show yourself! I trusted you!" Elon yells out in anger and disappointment as the smell and feel of static electric charge begins to build around him.

Kestrell looks up from patting himself down near the fireplace at Elon's shouts.  "What are you talking about Elon?  Why would Silver take it?"

Selinae snorts awake as Elon yells, " What!  Huh....whats going on...oh, still looking for the rock?"

" I'm sure we can find another shiny rock for you Elon."

She stumbled over and put a hand on his shoulder as she wiped her bleary eyes...

 Phaedra looks up at Silver and then down at the coin purse.

"Is this it? The gem we have all been looking for. Should we not see what they all think... or should we just take it back ourselves. I... I can not let you take the blame, you have only done what you think is right to protect Waterdeep. And you have proven your loyalty to the city by being able to hand it over"

Silver just looks at Phaedra and nods "That's it and to be honest I don't know what we should do. I don't trust any of the guilds which is why my trust is in you, not the Harpers. Elon is acting like a drug addict who cares more about his fix than his friends. When Xanathar finds out I'll most likely be a dead man. So just off all that I think maybe you should handle this and we can tell them after the stone is far away. Though the call is yours and I would recommend you go to your room as I confront our friend downstairs and his erratic behavior." he just stands up as he hears Elon shouting from down stairs and grabs the glass and the bottle as he begins to walk towards the door. Silver will just slip by Phaedra "Whatever you decide I trust it will be the right move. I mean it when I say you will make the best decision for Waterdeep in regards to what needs to happen. Now excuse me for everything that is about to happen."

With that he just walks back down the stairs looking at Elon "Maybe if you'd like to ask nicely instead of in an accusing manner I would show you my pockets. However, until you calm down and stop acting like this you'll get nothing." he just walks to a table keeping distance between him and Elon as he sits down, resting the bottle and glass in front of him.

When Silver comes back downstairs, Kestrell still hasn't put his armor back on, but he checks the bow lying against his backpack on the floor near his chair, making sure it is within easy reach.

Kestrell looks back and forth between Elon and Silver, and then takes a sip of coffee.

"It's been a long day boys.  It appears it just got longer."

"All I ask is honesty Silver ,as a friend" Elon says catching his breath.

"After everything we have been through, I would have though us better then this."

Seeing the attention was diverted from himself, Vassa starts picking up all his knives and hiding them about his person. Once finished he heads into the basement where Bason and Jorn are. A few minutes later Jorn comes up from the basement and starts cleaning the tavern area.

Elon starts pacing and grunting in frustration.

"Silver. If you took it, and I have good reason to believe you did, why? If you took it for your thieving friends then we all have an issue....but I don't think that is the case, so talk to me."

Elon patiently awaits a response as he ponders his pain of being betrayed by what he thought was a friend.