The only thing I can think of that would push the Scions to such financial dire straits would be Tataru gambling with mortgage-backed securities in Hingashi. They haven't made any major purchases of late...

Also have a hard time believing... well, just about anyone would need proof of our competency. Word of our victories in both Doma and Ala Mhigo has spread far and wide, to the point even the Xaela know that we defeated Zenos.