Attack Thickens

 "It's true, we were bought out."

 "By who?"

 "No idea," he explained, "-I was on call with Raide, he's certain the purchaser did so behind a shell company. Our majority advantage is gone, the shareholders want a meeting to choose a new CEO and alternate the board. It's a complete takeover, there's nothing we can do."

 "Take a seat then," said Igna rationally, "-what of the contract, what do they state?"

 "The idols are free to leave whenever they wish, tis the condition I've personally added to prevent a repeat of Ansoft."

 "Good," smiled Igna, "-we wash our hands with the bad press and let it for the new owners to handle, I think it's a great idea."

 "Master…"

 "What is it, Alta?"

 "Watch the prince's expression, he cares not about the money, tis the company, I feel there's more attachment." 

 "We shouldn't have gone public then."