eachdraidh | [Quest] Video (To Seelie, Hermione-Net, Rin's Networks, & Alyosha-Net) Trouble at the Pool of Souls

[If Diarmuid counts them all, he has something like half a dozen different communication devices. He stares at them in distaste. He should not have to go to so much trouble to contact those he cares about safely, but this madness is what the courts have forced on them. One-by-one, he sends the same short video message over each device. First his locket, then the brooch Hermione enchanted for him, next the necklace Rin enchanted for him, and then the compass network Rin made for those most trusted by Alyosha. Finally, he looks at the ring that is keyed to the commanders of the Red Hand. He could send the message to John and Javik through it as well, but he has a feeling they will probably see it in one of the other ways as well. The only device he doesn't consider using is the mirror given to him by Faolan. The spymaster is the one who gave him the quest after all, and Faolan has already told him all he knows.

It is a lot of work, but Diarmuid needs information, and he has never been one who does things by half measures.

He is sorry to those who get the message more than once, though...]

Greetings everyone. I know right now the focus of many of us must be battle preparations, but it has been brought to my attention that something strange is going on at the Pool of Souls. This place is a place of peace and healing and cannot be allowed to be defiled. As such, I am asking anyone who sees this and knows anything about the area--be it rumors you have heard or travels you have made there--to share that information with me. I do not want to go into this unprepared for there are many dangerous groups who play this game with us, and I have no wish to become their prey.

[The possibility that this disturbance is being caused by an Unseelie has crossed Diarmuid's mind, but he finds it a lot more likely an outside group like the Cult of the Fox is involved. If not the Cult of the Fox, it is just as likely to be one of the other cults that have sprung up since the Void started moving so much closer.]

No piece of information is too small, so please don't hesitate to share. I look forward to hearing from you.

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That is good to hear! I am most gladdened by the news. I.. as those from the future call it, it has been a "mixed bag" of sorts. My health is good, and I am happy. And I have found a purpose to which I might set myself.

But I had a relation here, one I have not seen nor heard from in some time. I fear what may have become of him.

( She continues to frown, even as she nods her head. )

Indeed. And it is threatened, you say? By what?

I am glad to hear that. Finding a purpose in this place is one of the things that makes being here so much easier.

[A worried look crosses his face.]

A missing relation, you say? Do you mind if I ask for the name? I may know something of their fate.

[It's not likely if the person was Unseelie, but it doesn't hurt to ask.]

It is the what we aren't sure on. All I really know is that whatever is going on there is enough to greatly disturb the dryads and naiads that call the place home.

( Biting her lower lip, she glances askance for a moment. He'd not wanted anyone to know his true name, and yet. A burning in her heart makes her fear that something is horribly amiss.

When she looks back at him, her gaze is unreadable, wistful and far-away. )

Richard the Lion-Heart. Like as not he would have introduced himself by another name; but he and I resemble one-another greatly. You would know him for a relation of mine to look upon him.

( Oh no. Water faeries are as kin to her in a way, and if they are driven from their home, she mislikes that very much. )

Know-you where the nymphs have gone? If they require refuge, I could attempt to find them somewhere to shelter for the time being.

[His forehead wrinkles slightly as Diarmuid thinks about if he has met anyone who fits her description. The name is certainly one he has not heard before now, but he is sure if he had seen someone who looked that much like her, he would remember and he does not.]

No, sadly, I haven't run into anyone who is using that name or who looks that much like you. However, I will keep my eyes open and let you know if I run into him. Perhaps he is just asleep somewhere, sent home for a short time like people often are.

[And not sent away permanently.]

I don't know if any have been driven away yet, but it is certain to happen if we don't stop things now. If I end up speaking with any of them and they wish to get away from the pool for a while, I will direct them to you.

( Well; an Irishman from the distant past honestly has no cause or need to know of whom will rule England in his future. Still, his answer is disheartening, and she takes care not to show it, by merely inclining her head and giving him a polite little smile. )

That is a great shame, then. He must have been sent back to France. He was England's King three hundred years in my past. He would be more familiar with French, I believe, were you to come across him.

I thank you in any case, Sir Diarmuid. ( Such is what seems likeliest now, and she feels her heart sink like a stone to the pit of her stomach. )

Those spirits deserve all the aid they might receive now; it will be a pleasure and honour both, to offer some to them.

[Diarmuid nods as he listens to her. However, when he sees that sadness in her expression, he shakes his head.]

I will keep that in mind, but please do not give up hope. This place is odd. Sometimes it sends people away only to pull them back. You know this very well.

[Since she was one of them.]

Both they and I are grateful to you for your kindness and forethought.

This place is more than simply passing odd, Sir Diarmuid; it is magical. And of course, as ever, you are correct. Anything is possible here.

( Honestly, she has tried her hardest not to think of her month-long absence. It will never not be unsettling. She allows herself to smile a little. )

You are welcome. And there is a matter I would like very much to discuss in private. I will send you a letter soon, if you will permit it.

The tension in the air is able to be cut with a spoon, and thus I would not blame you were you to deem it too great a risk at this time.

A private matter?

[He raises an eyebrow, but doesn't question farther. Part of him suspects that she needs to ask him something about the Red Hand and in that case, yes it would be best to speak of things in a way other than over a network.]

A letter will be fine. Send it whenever you safely can and I will be sure to reply as soon as possible.

[It might be a few days, though, since he is about to be going hunting.]

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