Audio | August 2nd | Seelie-Locked + Private Videos within

[waterbearer]

[ The audio is short. ]

Those of you who went to Maupertis: What would you know of a prisoner that would be delivered to Reynard?

To those who visited the Unseelie dungeons in the retrieval of the Dara Sword:
What do you know of the prisoners kept within?

I may have news to share on it.

[ The audio-feed cuts off, but answers will come to those who ask ]

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Private Video to Clarisse La Rue, Korra, John Grimm, and Nico DiAngelo

[ Kaldur's face is creased with concern ]

My friends, I have learned that High Queen Morla has set a bounty upon each of your heads, and presumably also your shards.

Korra, Grimm, I wish to discuss our plans to Redgate in light of this.

Nico and Clarisse, I ask that you use caution when traveling, if not for your own sakes, but for those who travel with you.

If I receive more news, I shall share it as soon as possible.

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[knightscode]

A prisoner?

[ Delivered to Reynard? Well... It could be one of three things. ]

There are three possibilities. What manner of prisoner is it? There are three that Reynard seeks vengeance on. Morla made a deal to call him to arms, if she has one captured then she may be sending them to their death.

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[waterbearer]

From what little I know, I believe it must be male, but I would ask for information of the others, as well.

[ Kaldur doesn't trust anything to be delivered anywhere by any of the monarchs, truth to be told, though he trusts Solais and Ridire more than Morla, on the simple fact that they despise under-handed dealings. ]

I need to know if something must be done.

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[knightscode]

Then it will be the one Reynard called Isengrim the wolf. He claimed it ripped the shard from his chest when they fought, and he seeks its head in vengeance. I am surprised, Ridire thought Isengrim was dead. Morla must have had him kept a long time.

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[kingsdaughter]

I will send my eyes to Maupertis if you but tell me what I am looking for.

-Friend

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[waterbearer]

Friend,

I would ask you not to risk anything over your safety, but if I have need, I would be most thankful for your aid.

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[kingsdaughter]

I have my own measures and defenses. Fear not for me.

My interests lie in protecting lives, my own not excluded.

[Aw yeah double negative]

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[chromosomes]

How'd you find this out?

[ yeah that's what's concerning him not the bounty just BUT HOW KALDUR ]

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[waterbearer]

I have ways, John, and I ask that you not pry into them, as a friend, for reasons of safety.

But I assure you, I trust this information to be true, and with my life.

[ YOUR PRIORITIES ARE SCREWED JSYK. THEY WILL TALK LATER ]

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[chromosomes]

You should tell at least one person. Just in case you disappear.

[ Since that. happens. ]

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[orcsurfing]

[ Unpleasant memories that task they have been sent on brings up. Most unpleasant, such that makes his skin crawl and his scars ache with phantom pain and equally no longer existent fire. ]

Myself and Flora have spoken with one of them. What do you wish to know?

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[waterbearer]

Anything that you can give me. Name or description, what you know of crimes or wrongdoings, or why he was there. Whatever you have learned, that may be of some import.

[ Aslan is on the move. I mean– ]

[orcsurfing]

[ There is a moment before he responds. ]

The one who spoke to us, who begged us for release from the torment of the dungeon, was a wolfman. Raonil was his name, he said, [ Sympathy and pain mix in his voice. ] and the sight of him could move even a heart of steel to sympathy. He said they once called him a different name, he awoke with no memory on the plains Cathraon among the fallen.

This is all I know... we could not linger at the time.

[ Though now, perhaps, he wishes he had done different. Took the risk to release the creature from these bars, from its chains... ]

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[sangilak]

[ ???!?!? ]

What?! Why me? I didn't kill anyone!

[ SHE'S SO AFFRONTED ]

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[waterbearer]

I couldn't say, Korra. But your presence on the battlefield was strong, and that sort of thing makes you a target. [ Remember that memory when all of Kaldur's boss-people wore crazy-colored bright suits? There is a reason they are target-looking. ]

In light of this, I think that we should work to conceal your presence somewhat, or to make clear our desire for peace, when we go to Redgate. No need to make more of a target, and risk you and the dragon both.

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[sangilak]

Of course my presence on the battlefield was strong. I'm the Avatar!

[ RRRRrrrrggghhghghgh okay don't get all worked up, you need to save your strength for the quest you're leaving for tomorrow. ]

And I don't know if you know this, but I'm kind of no good at this "undercover" stuff.

[ she'd make a terrible vigilante, lbr. ]

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[jaywalks]

[ ..... looks at bolin. ]

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[bolincredible]

[ ...

I feel you, bro. ]

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[fell_to_hell]

[Nico is honestly not surprised by this. If anything, Kaldur has only confirmed a worry he's had since that stint on the battlefield.]

Celegorm. It's revenge, isn't it.

[It's not even a question. Just from what he's seen of the Unseelie, he can sense that this is the most likely motive for them. Powerful, proud people who have just been defeated despite having superior numbers. Not to mention...one of their own had been killed by Clarisse. Nico knows how that can go, having harbored an ill-conceived grudge against Percy for something similar.]

We're planning on traveling in a big group. Regardless, I'll be contacting those in the group about it so that they're on guard. Thank you for telling us, Kaldur. ...I hope the information doesn't cost anyone anything.

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[waterbearer]

So long as you do not advertise knowing it until confronted, I doubt the knowledge will spread far. It is my job to ensure that no one is hurt because of it.

[ He's more worried about Artemis than he is willing to admit, but he also doesn't think it likely that this information would cause damage.

Kaldur is far more worried about other information shared. ]

I would also recommend you don't advertise your presence where you are going, if possible. If they are willing to send an army over a gem, I would not be surprised if those searching for the bounty would target other members of your party simply because they are a part of it.

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[marred]

[ luke's voice is sarcastic. ] They were real friendly.

[ luke doesn't know anything about the prisoners, since he'd been more focused on retrieving the dara. it would've been smarter to take in the sights and sounds, but luke had been more interested in successfully completing a quest than to enjoy the scenery. being enamoured with the garden of hesperides had been just a small step in his downfall. ]

[ hence luke castellan, the dara thief is printed on his business card. ]

Why? You hear they want another game of Hide and Seek?

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[waterbearer]

Simple curiosity involving some information I had heard, and whether or not it was worth knowing.

[ most of that dealt with, now, so he's not over-worried ]

There are those who seem to think so, who knew more, so I entrust them to better understand what they are looking for. Lancelot would be the one to ask, if you are interested in a new venture.

[ Kaldur doesn't want to talk overmuch on unsecured lines, given everything he knows now, but not responding publicly to a public post could be just as incriminating. So instead he'll dance around the topic. ]

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[showmeyourwreath]

I've been there with Legolas. [Her voice is calm and even, yet unmistakably upset. She hasn't forgotten that cruelty.]

He was wolfman or werewolf, something of that nature, and was being kept in terrible conditions. His name is Raonil.

[She's hoping "is" is still the correct tense to use.]

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[waterbearer]

[ Kaldur can hear the concern. His voice softens. ]

I have received knowledge that he is going to be transported to one who would claim him as a grave enemy. The High King has tasked a force to retrieve him before that can happen.

[ Kaldur still holds some skepticism over Raonil's guilt or innocence, but he is willing to believe possible, or that perhaps the wolf has paid, already, for his crimes. ]

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[rues]

[ clarisse should probably be surprised that there's now a bounty on her head, but it's really not surprising in the least. it would almost be a source of pride if she didn't still feel so much guilt. but if there's one thing clarisse is good at besides staring wars, it's pretending like she's okay. her expression is seemingly unfazed, and her attitude is just as much so. ]

Care to share how much I'm worth?

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[waterbearer]

The amount specified was not made known to me. However, I imagine your bounty would be the highest.

[ Yeah, pretending okay-ness isn't going to cut it. You did not look okay coming off that battlefield. ]

It seems a neat way for the Unseelie Queen to handle the mistakes she allowed to fester. [ a pause. ] Do not hold yourself accountable for other individual's mistakes.