He's investigating the Circle's own actions? That's unexpected. "Hmph. Here I thought you Circle types were all dutiful little lapdogs." A dog he might not be, but a weasel? Probably. If he's willing to put on an act for the Council, there's an ever-present possibility that he's putting one on for her, too. Maybe he'll say anything to get the result he wants.

Wary as she is, however, she's ready to proceed. "All right, you've got my attention." Rita pauses a moment, glances around, then quickly chants a small spell: a glamour to protect their conversation against eavesdroppers. The parking lot may be empty, and there shouldn't be anyone coming by, but it never hurts to be safe. Should someone come into listening range, they'll only hear a mundane exchange. "What do you want to know?"