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 Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 2:44 pm
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:00 pm
Camaria flew towards the designated meeting spot. Some time ago a request had come in for a meeting. She didn't have a lot of details, but rarely was given much to go on until the first actual meeting. All she knew, was that a mare had requested her services. She had sent a raven to notify the mare of the meeting place, day and time to meet. Now, she simply had to get there and wait. It was her policy to always arrive early, to scout the area - since sometimes traps could be set if the one who hired her was on the wrong side.
Spotting the meadow up ahead Camaria made a few circles around the area from above. She was looking for any tell tale signs that more than one individual was coming or waiting in the trees nearby. These signs weren't always visible from the air, but it gave her the first initial glimpse of wait awaited her. She would stay airborne until the mare arrived, wanting to get a good look at her from a distance before committing to landing and seeing what she wanted.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:03 pm
When the raven had arrived a few days ago Aquitaine glad that the informant had decided to see her. For a long while now she had been wanting to do this for Agave. He had mentioned shortly after first coming to her, in escaping his old life, that one day he would like to see Supreme again. Supreme had been a sort of nanny to Agave when he was growing up, and had been the one point of positivity and kindness that Agave had received outside of her own. But time had gotten away from them and now many seasons had passed since he had first mentioned it. She knew it was something he still wished to do, but with her travels to help others, raising a family, and other things in life getting in the way, they just hadn't had time to do so.
But this was her opportunity to see the idea through. If the informant was as good as she was rumored to be, then she would have little trouble tracking down Supreme.
Now the day of the meeting had arrived and she was hurrying to get to the spot on time. If all went well today, she would be one step closer to reuniting Agave with Supreme and seeing that chapter of his life come to a close. With the meadow just up ahead Aquitaine slowed her pace down. Cutting through the tree line, Aquitaine kept her eyes alert, but saw nothing out of the ordinary as she entered the meadow. It appeared she was the only one here so far. Hopefully the informant would not be too far behind her.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:04 pm
Spotting an individual coming towards the meadow Camaria swooped lower, towards the trees. Based upon the timing of the individuals arrival she could only assume that this was the one who had contacted her. As she got her first look at the mare an uneasy feeling settled into her stomach. Was this some trick from Pirata? Was the spider mare still that desperate to get Supreme back? Rising up, Camaria soared above the trees, once again looking for any who may be following the mare at a distance. This could very well be a trap and she did not want to be captured by one of Pirata's minions. But she saw no one else about, and after several long moments she decided to land in the meadow.
Coming down a bit of a ways away from the mare Camaria folded her wings to her sides. She made herself look relaxed, but in reality, she was ready to jump into the air at a moments notice. "I am Camaria." She said, introducing herself. "Tell me what information you seek." There was no reason for pleasantries. Normally she would chat with the Soquili hiring her for a few moments, but this mares looks made her want to get this over with as soon as possible.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:07 pm
Aquitaine hadn't been sure what to expect out of the informant, but the mare that settled down in front of her was not what she imagined. Then again, she knew very little about what it took to be informants, so perhaps the fact that this mare looked completely normal was a good thing. Inclining her head as the mare introduced herself Aquitaine got to explaining why she had hired her - or was trying to hire her.
"My name is Aquitaine." She said before continuing. "I am looking for a mare that my mate knew some time ago. Her name is Supreme. She was held captive for quite some time but managed to escape with some help. I want to find her so that my mate to see her once more, to see how she is doing now that she is free."
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:09 pm
Well that was not what she had expected to hear. The unease grew as the mare mentioned Supreme's name. She knew there was a chance that another Supreme could exist out there somewhere, but the mare went on to describe some things that fit the Supreme she knew, the Supreme that Ironforge had worked so hard to free. Still, she kept her face neutral, even though her stomach was protesting to all that was going on here. "A mare named Supreme." She repeated. She could immediately decline the offer, but she decided to play along for a while. "And what payment are you offering for this information? I do not work for free."
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:11 pm
"I wouldn't expect you to do it for free." She said, of course she was willing to pay the fee. "I have a large collection of healing herbs. I can offer you a satchel full of whichever ones you may wish. I also have access to aquatic plants that are not easily harvested by use land dwelling types." She hoped it was enough to get the mare to agree to. "If these are not to your liking, then let me know what is and I can do my best to acquire them for you." Not everyone needed or wanted herbs, so she would gather whatever else Camaria requested if it came to that.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:12 pm
Camaria considered for a few moments. Herbs were always handy to have, especially given her intensive traveling. But could she trust the herbs this mare was offering? Even if she could, she was not willing to reveal the location of Supreme to her, at least until she spoke to Ironforge. IF this mare did work for Pirata they could set a trap for her, learn of Pirata's plans and try to put a stop to her. "A selection of herbs would be good." She finally said, half committing to the job. "However, I have several tasks underway at the moment, so it may be some time before I have a chance to even begin my search for Supreme." She needed to have time to speak with Ironforge about this meeting before seeking this mare out again, if she did contact her at all.
"So, if you do not mind the wait, then I will do my best to find out what I can about her." Her offer was on the table, the mare could accept it if she wanted.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:14 pm
Aquitaine nodded. "That sounds reasonable to me. You can choose whichever herbs you wish, I have an ample supply of nearly all herbs." Aquitaine had always ensured her healing herb stores were well stocked as she relied on them more for healing than her natural powers. So it would not affect her overall supply to give a satchel full of herbs to Camaria for her services in finding Supreme.
"Take as much time as you need. I am sure you are very busy and your services are in great demand from what I hear." It had been one of the reasons she had almost went with another informant, but she had wanted the best, and Camaria had come highly recommended. Plus it had already been so long since Agave first mentioned wanting to one day see Supreme again that she didn't think waiting a few more weeks would matter in the end.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:15 pm
"Then we have a deal. I will send word when I have the information you require and a day to meet. We will most likely meet at this same location again, but if another location is needed I will let the crows pass that along." Her networks of ravens and crows were the lifeblood of her work, helping to pass messages along while she completed one task or another. "Now, I must be off. I have a tight schedule to keep up with these days." Nodding to Aquitaine she took to the air. She would stay in this general area for a short time, making sure Aquitaine did not meet with anyone she recognized from Pirata's army before going to speak with Ironforge.
There was one thing that had stuck out during this meeting, that had bothered her in a way. Aquitaine looked like a member of Pirata's army, hell she could be related to Pirata for all she knew, and yet the mare had spoken with a kind voice. Of course Camaria knew that some Soquli worked to manipulate others in such a way, lulling them with kind words and then attacking once the other had let down their guard. Only time would tell if Aquitaine was one of those or not.
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:17 pm
"I understand. Have a safe journey." She said and watched the mare take to the air. She really hoped that Camaria could come through on this information, even if it took some time before she heard anything back. Agave would be so pleased if she could arrange a meeting with Supreme. He could finally see his childhood caretaker again, and apologize for what he had put her through and most of all show her how much he had changed since they had last seen each other.
After a few moments Aquitaine turned and left the meadow. Heading back towards the beach she called home.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:25 am
When she had delivered the news of Aquitaine's request to Ironforge, there had obviously been quite a bit of discussion as to what to do. Should they ignore the request and increase patrols to keep Supreme safe? Should they accept it and hope she is not a part of Pirata's army? Or should they prepare a trap and invite Aquitaine to come? Those and many other options were discussed over several days, and while no one option was perfect, it had been decided in the end to tell Aqutiaine exactly where Supreme was and then they would deal with her from there. Knowing that the mare would be coming, possibly alone but possibly not, the herd would make sure they were ready, just in case this was a scheme from Pirata.
With this knowledge in mind Camaria had send word to Aquitaine so that they could meet once more. It had been a few weeks since she had last seen the mare and she wondered just what her reaction would be to the news and what actions she would then take after receiving it.
Now the time had come to meet with Aquitaine once more. Camaria did as before, arriving early, scanning the meeting spot and surrounding area for anyone lurking about. Much like last time she found it empty. Either they were reading Aquitaine's request all wrong, or Pirata had learned from her past mistakes and was working extra had on this little play of hers. Either way, she had a message to deliver and that is what she would do.
The time had passed relatively quickly since her last meeting with Camaria. Of course when she received the message about the upcoming meeting she was thrilled. Had Camaria found Supreme? If so, she was one step closer to reuniting Agave with the mare. But she didn't want to get her hopes up too much, or Agave's for that matter, so she did not tell him yet about the deal she had made with Camaria. She had spent the last couple of days gathering the herbs Camaria had requested for payment on her services. Nearly all of them she already had in stock, but a few had sent her away to pick them fresh. With that task completed she could set out for the meeting place.
It was coming up on midday when she arrived at the spot they had met a few weeks ago. The day was clear and it gave Aquitaine a sense of hope that Camaria was bringing her good news. Even if the mare was unable to find Supreme, she would still give her the herbs as a payment.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:26 am
Much like last time Aquitaine came alone, and Camaria spotted no one hiding about in the distance. She waited a few moments after Aquitaine arrived before landing not far from the mare. Nodding in greeting she walked towards Aquitaine. "Hello again." She said before coming to a stop a few paces away. "You did not bring your mate with you. It's a shame, since I bring you good news. I found Supreme."
Aquitaine nodded to the mare as she approached. Before she could say her greeting Camaria continued on, and stated that she found Supreme. A smile crossed her lips. "This is wonderful." She stated with a slight laugh. "I was hoping you had found her but I didn't want to count on it." With a shake of her head she continued. "That's why I didn't bring him with me, I didn't want him to get his hopes up until we knew she had been found and that he could see her once more." But now she could tell him, once she returned home of course. There were a few things to deal with first, such as finding out where Supreme was, paying Camaria for her time and effort and then seeing for herself if the information was true or not. She trusted Camaria yes, but again, she wanted to confirm her facts before telling Agave the good news.
Lowering her head she shook off the bag that she carried the herbs in. "Here are all of the herbs you requested. You have earned them." She said, nudging the bag closer to the mare.
Camaria nodded the excitement in Aquitaine's eyes and voice, but of course that could be faked just to get closer to Supreme. Listening to Aquitaine's reason for not bringing her mate, she nodded. "That makes sense." She said. Her attention turned to the bag of herbs and she stepped forward, giving it a quick inspection. It seemed like everything was in there, so she slipped the bag over her neck.
"Supreme can be found with the Moon Glade herd. To get there you need to travel north until you reach a small lake. You will know you are at the right one as the path divides and there is an old gnarled tree on the left side of the path. Take that left path all the way to the end. That will lead you to the herds territory. If you get lost at any point simply head West, the herd lands are quite large so you can find them eventually even if you take a wrong turn at some point."
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:29 am
Aquitaine listened carefully to the instructions. She was fairly certain she had seen that pond with the gnarled tree before in her travels throughout the land, so it shouldn't be too hard to find this herd and Supreme. "I can't thank you enough for this. I know my mate will be so happy to see Supreme again." She paused for a moment before continuing. "If you ever need herbs again don't hesitate to ask, I always have a large enough supply that I can share them with any who need them."
"It's what I do." She said with a slight shrug of hr shoulders. She didn't always give the answers those who hired her sought out, but she did her job and had gained a good reputation doing so. "I will keep that in mind." Camaria dipped her head. "Now, I have other things to attend. An informants work is never done. You know how to reach me if you need anything else." With a final nod Camaria took to the air. She would fly off some distance but keep Aquitaine in her sights, tracking the mares movements as per Ironforge's request and report them as soon as she could.
Aquitaine watched Camaria fly off. The thrill of knowing where Supreme was filled her. She could not wait to go find the mare herself and then return to Agave with the good news. Then they could travel to the herd once more and he could see the mare who took care of him as a foal. Glancing back the way she came Aquitaine considered for a moment. Agave wasn't expecting her back anytime soon, as she had told him this would be one of those trips where she was seeking out those who needed her help, and sometimes those trips lasted days or weeks. So she would have time to travel to Moon Glade herd, talk to Supreme, return home and bring Agave out with her. She would keep it a surprise until they were close to the herd, maybe even keep it a surprise until they walked up to Supreme. He would be happy regardless of how he found out.
With her decision made Aquitaine began her journey. It would take some time to get to the herd lands, but it would be worth it in the end.
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 8:31 am
Camaria followed Aquitaine at a distance, tracking the mares movements. She had expected her to go back to her home, get this mate of hers and then travel to the herd. But instead Aquitaine set out right away. There were still no other Soquili trailing her, but this could just be the next phase of Pirata's plan - if the mare was part of the Spider Queen's army. Knowing where she was heading Camaria finally flew ahead. She had to get a message to Ironforge that Aquitaine was on her way so the herd could be ready.
After flying for a good chunk of the day Camaria finally arrived in the herd lands. She immediately sought out Ironforge. "Ironforge," she called out as she approached the stallion. "Aquitaine is coming. When I gave her the information she headed this way almost immediately. I see no one trailing her but something small like a bird could slip through and pass a message on to Pirata." It was hard to keep track of small creatures like mice and birds, some could just be normal creatures, while others could be familiars or messengers for someone. "She will be here by midday tomorrow if she keeps up the steady pace of travel.
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