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"Perhaps I have traveled too far." Wolfheart muttered to no one in particular, the sun shining brilliantly in the noon-day sky. He had been traveling for the better part of two days in search of a specific herd. You see, Wolfheart was in need of a midwife. Not for himself, of course, for he did not have a mate as of yet but for a friend of his instead. Leilani was close to childbirth and, due to the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy, he did not see it going smoothly. So the 'Suti half-breed had set out on a quest.

It was during the first day of his journey that he happened upon a bit of luck. A fellow traveler had informed him of a wandering reenactment faire. Among the troupe, the traveler explained, was a skilled midwife capable of handling any birthing challenges with ease. Wolfheart quickly learned the current whereabouts of the herd and set off, thanking the sojourner profusely before dashing off.

Now Wolfheart found himself among a dense forest with no inkling of where he might be. "This does not sound like what the traveler described." He glanced all around, hoping for some hint of familiarity. "Should I turn back?" He asked himself once more as he exited the treeline. A large clearing stretched before him and, within the middle of it, sat colorful tents placed in a circular pattern. Music could be heard wafting on the wind- the sounds of laughter and gaiety intermingling in the air. "At last!" Wolfheart swelled with pride at having found the faire. His legs knew no obstacles as they swiftly carried him into the center of the excitement. He would find Leilani a midwife yet!

Wolfheart could feel the humming of the faire all around him. All around him, the tenants of the herd plied their trades, their voices ringing out one over the other so as to draw visitors to themselves. It was a sight that the stallion had not seen in many years- when his mother and father had taken him.

He closed his eyes and remained stationary, soaking up the atmosphere. Even now he could hear his father's laughter and feel his mother's playful nuzzle. Her scent tickled his nose once more while his father's strength ebbed into him. It had been a day like no other- a joyous day that had foreshadowed a darker one.

An involuntary flinch rippled throughout his body. Eyes flew open at the sudden memory. "Steady, Wolfheart." He muttered softly, shooing the memory back into the recesses of his mind. "You mustn't let the past distort the present. Leilani is in need, after all." His azure gaze danced around the faire grounds as he calmed himself. Where would one who practices midwifery take up residence in this place? All of the tents seemed to be places of illusion, sorcery, vending, or entertainment. None of them bespoke of the trade he sought after. "Mayhaps it would be wise of me to ask about..." But where to start?

Ears flicked forward at the practiced announcement of the next reenactment battle. Wolfheart could see the announcer from his current location. There were few visitors around that area at the moment so it would be easier to speak with the announcer. "I suppose that is as good of a place as any to begin."

The stallion started at hearing someone speak to him. Shifting his gaze, he spotted a rather lovely mare staring at him. Wolfheart blinked owlishly as he processed what she had said. "Forgive me, mi'lady." He bowed his head in both apology and greeting. "It seems that I have become a bit entranced by this faire. I shall pay more attention from here onward."

When he finished speaking, he rose to his full height once more and offered her a warm smile. He couldn't help but take note of how her mane of mist drifted, as if dancing on some phantom wind. Its misty tendrils floated down around shoulders a shade of chocolate... Now is not the time for personal interests, Wolfheart. The stallion silently chastised himself.

He quickly refocused his mind on the task at hand, shoving such thoughts to the back of his mind. "If I may ask, mi'lady," Wolfheart tilted his head slightly. "Would you happen to work for this wondrous faire? I am in need of some assistance in locating someone."

Wolfheart felt his heart nearly bolt from his chest with delight. The spirits have certainly smiled upon me this day! He exulted silently, vibrant blue eyes shining that much brighter. He had done it! His quest would be at its end as soon as he procured the midwife's services.

His soul was giddy with excitement for having so quickly found her. Stretching out his right leg, Wolfheart performed an even deeper bow than his previous one. The tip of his nose nearly touched the ground before he spoke again. "Mi'lady, it is your particular expertise that I seek. If you would, please hear me out...I have a somewhat urgent request to make of you."

The stallion halted in his speech, awaiting her response before pressing any further. A sudden fear gripped him in the silence. What if she cannot render assistance? There was a possibility that she would be unable to aid him and that he might be forced to find another alternative. Wolfheart hoped with all of his being that would not be the case. Leilani would be due soon. He could not afford such a delay.

Wolfheart could barely contain his enthusiasm for having found the midwife. In his most vivid imagination, he never thought he would find her so quickly. He gave another silent, yet exuberant, thank you to the spirits as the midwife began to speak once more. His elation was quickly tempered, however, by the particular phrase that she used. “Ah.” The stallion started, feeling compelled to glance over his shoulder briefly as well. “Well, it is not exactly like that.” Wolfheart shuffled his hooves. Why am I so nervous suddenly?

He cast his blue eyes towards the awaiting midwife. Mane and tail still wafting elegantly on the breeze. “There was an…incident.” The ‘Suti grimaced involuntarily as Leilani’s tale filtered into his mind. “In truth, I am not sure how much I am free to say. But know that a dear friend is now pregnant, nearly to term. I requested that she remain safely tucked away in her home due to her advanced condition while I journeyed here. Which brings us to how I stand before you now.” Wolfheart looked mildly abashed after the admission, though he knew his decision to travel alone rang true. Leilani could certainly not have made the trek without untoward complications. Clearing his throat, the stallion pressed onward, a note of desperation underlying his words. “Mi’lady, given what I have just revealed, would it be too much to request your return with me? Leilani is in great need of your services, and I would be forever in your debt.”