So, there'll definitely be either a Merchant or Rigarda post over the next few days apologies, I can't name an exact day, but should be within next 1-4 days. Wen Kexing is welcome to ask then, or nudge the perma-open npc inbox!
As for confirming/denying — that wouldn't really be possible, purely because Rigarda will be pretending political neutrality, and the Merchant is largely a mystery. So public opinion won't be capturing their positions well. Your best bet would be nibbling at Karsa, maybe? Or trying to acquaint Macaluso and Vannozza and judge based on their behaviours? But I'd say it might be difficult to get an objective confirmation.
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As for confirming/denying — that wouldn't really be possible, purely because Rigarda will be pretending political neutrality, and the Merchant is largely a mystery. So public opinion won't be capturing their positions well. Your best bet would be nibbling at Karsa, maybe? Or trying to acquaint Macaluso and Vannozza and judge based on their behaviours? But I'd say it might be difficult to get an objective confirmation.