Far Reaching Hope (Arciea)

[Daelie Harusa]

The Halfling hovered around Upper Pavane, disguising herself as one of the usual fairy workers who provide light to the surroundings around the council building. Small talks of an inquisitive Angel went around town. Amy paid this Angel a surprise visit that resulted in a cleanup for the staff.

If someone was inquisitive enough to have a warning for the council, surely they would have information about her past?

Daelie could only hope. The rumors were around the Town Center so surely the Angel would wander around?

[Arciea Paenar]

❝ "Miss Fairy, are you looking for me?" A voice echoed behind the halfling as Arciea smiled at her, waiting for her to turn back. She had hidden her wings and held her signature black lantern as she stood in her place, comfortably away from the halfling. "... Have I seen you before, Miss? I vaguely remembered seeing you in the Council Building; does Sister Amy have anything for me?" Arciea bowed a little to express her greeting; she discriminated not any members of any races, especially those that Sister Amy sent to her. Although Arciea believed that Sister Amy would love to appear here herself, it was possible that other Council Members might wish to meet her; looking at the past few events, the likelihood was not small.

LAIKA OF GS!

[Daelie Harusa]

The halfling froze, then did her best to forcibly relax herself. The last thing Daelie wanted was to look suspicious. At the bow, Daelie panicked. She looked around to see if anyone had noticed. The idea of an Angel bowing to a Fairy was unheard of.

"No no, please don't bow." Daelie motioned for the Angel to stand.

It was rather awkward but Daelie gave her own bow and waited for Arciea's sign that she could get back up.

"I am unfortunately not privileged enough to be a messenger for Council Leader Amy. I was seeking you for personal reasons. May we please converse somewhere more private?" The halfling only heard of the rumors about Arciea so she didn't know whether the Angel was strict about social norms. Daelie would remain formal until she was sure.

[Arciea Paenar]

❝ "My regard extends to all races, Miss Fairy." Arciea smiled as she received the halfling's compliment. Although she was surprised that someone would be seeking her for their own agenda, she minded not their presence. "As you wished, Miss Fairy. Let us taste the product of Lower Pavane while we converse, then."  Arciea gestured towards the tea house and invited the halfing to walk before her. To her honest, she was interested in how the Council let this halfling approached her. "It is rare for someone to seek me. So, what is it that you wish to know?" With a cup of tea in her hand, Arciea placed her lantern onto the tea table and asked the question. In her mind, she was counting the time, waiting for some unexpected intrusion like before.

LAIKA OF GS!

[Daelie Harusa]

Daelie looked on edge, glancing left and right. After all, the council was almost certainly watching but she hoped it wasn't anyone too important. Takuto was most likely sleeping. Amy must surely be participating in some... less desirable activities and Ookami was swamped with work as with every other day. Hopefully news wouldn't travel fast enough that she would get a surprise visit.

The halfling stared at the table, then the chair and proceeded to sit down. It was always a gamble whether she would float on the chair or actually make contact. It seems this chair was tall enough that she could actually sit. Her hair was neatly tied inside a hat, white strands of hair could be seen on the right side.

"Word around is that you know things. Things from way back when." Daelie started, picking at her fingernails in anxiety. After all, this was a big risk. Talking to an Angel who highly outranked her. If Arciea decided to rat her out, the halfling would cease to exist. Luckily for Daelie, it was hard for anyone to tell she was a halfling which is why she could afford to work at the council building. Not many fairy halflings hovered above the ground as she did.

Daelie wasn't sure if she could start with her most important secret so she kept to the basics for now. "I was looking for history. On myself. My parents." She crossed her legs, and fiddled with the edge of the tea table. Daelie's voice lowered, "You see, I was raised in a slave house for almost a decade. Suddenly one day, I woke up outside the house and later heard that everyone was murdered. Do you know anything about that slave house in Veritas Reach?"

[Arciea Paenar]

❝ "It is true that I've travelled for most of my life; I've seen many, but I, by all account, am not all-knowing." Arciea calmly explained after she lightly sipped the tea. She did not wish to disappoint the fairy, so she cautiously admitted her fallibility first. "Fortunately, I know a little about the massacre of the slave house. It was a tragedy that almost caught the attention of the Council."  Arciea made a thinking gesture before speaking. By the Council, she meant the higher-ups— of course they knew about the incident, but she reckoned that they merely brushed it away. "May solace be with you, Miss Fairy." Arciea slightly lowered her head to express her melancholy. She felt pity for the 'fairy', as she recalled some hidden detail about the tragedy. "I might be able to help you, Miss." Arciea placed her hands onto the table and strightened herself. From her observation, as well as her prior investigation about the incident, she managed to guess the identity of the 'fairy' before her.

LAIKA OF GS!

[Daelie Harusa]

When Arciea mentioned not being all knowing, Daelie seemed almost deflated. Back to square one? She was starting to lose hope. The halfling listened on intently before pausing. The Council 'almost' knew about the slave house? The Council Daelie knew was aware of all ins and outs of everything in Pavane, at least they gave that impression.

Daelie flinched, quickly looking around when Arciea lowered her head to see if anyone had noticed. It didn't seem that way so she tried to relax. The halfling gave a curt smile, giving a nod of acknowledgement. Of course this was a long time ago so her feelings were mostly numb.

"You can?" Daelie practically smacked the table in shock. Startling herself with how much noise she made. "How? I don't own much but I will definitely work to pay back this favor."

[Arciea Paenar]

❝ "There is no need to do anything, Miss Fairy. I merely deliver the knowledge originated to you." Arciea did not wish for any repayment, for she believed that it was rightful for the knowledge to return to its originator. "Before we continue with our discussion, I would like to understand your opinion about the incident first."  Arciea knew not everything about the incident, so she wished to ascertain the motivation of the 'fairy' first. "This angel's name is Arciea Paenar. What is thine name?" To ask another their name, one must announce their own first. Although Arciea got a little too far into her speech and used an ancient dialect, it was fitting for an angel to speak like that.

LAIKA OF GS!

[Daelie Harusa]

Daelie was immensely thankful. Any information was better than the no information she's had for the last couple of years. The halfling was still fiddling with her fingers when Arciea continued speaking. "Well, I was sold there. It wasn't the most pleasant of times but I had friends there. The fact that no one was left alive just... I need to know why." That was about as far as Daelie wanted to go. Being the only one left alive would be mentioned after a certain degree of trust.

"My name is Daelie," She responded, "Daelie Harusa. I apologize for not introducing myself beforehand"