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[thewhitepawn]

Excuse me, if someone could help me for a moment?

[Anduin slips into view, peering solemnly at the screen. His voice is even and calm but there's an uncertainty rising in his eyes as he continues to speak.]

Has anyone seen my father? Varian Wrynn? Normally when he leaves like this I'm aware, but-

[But he's not sure, and he's uneasy even if he's doing well at hiding most of it.]

If anyone sees him, please let me know, or have him contact me, if you could. Thank you.

[Annnnd blackscreen.]

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[whatsupcroc]

Ah, have you checked the contact list? The list of Transports who're currently here?

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

I'm afraid I know not the name, nor the man you speak of. I am sorry.

Where did you last see him?

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[crymoore]

Has he been gone for long?

[ Jaina's voice is quiet, distant from the topic at hand or perhaps the world she's stuck in entirely. If it had been anyone else who asked, she may have just ignored it in favor of other topics. So it makes sense she is unaware of Varian's absence as she refuses to leave her room for any reason. ]

We could go look for him if you like.

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[thewhitepawn]

I'm not certain. Normally we spend the mornings together. I thought perhaps he had stepped out at first, but now...

[He nods slowly, giving Jaina a worried look.]

Yes, please.

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[thewhitepawn]

Thank you anyway, I greatly appreciate it.

[Thoughtful.]

Last evening or perhaps the afternoon, when he and I were talking.

[thewhitepawn]

I admit I have not. I thought perhaps he had simply taken his time in returning home, but now...

[Uneasy.]

I will try that, thank you.

[whatsupcroc]

He might be delayed! Anyway, good luck to you. I'm sure he's okay, where-ever he is. If he's still on list, then he'll be around here somewhere!

[thewhitepawn]

Thank you, I greatly appreciate the advice!

[whatsupcroc]

You're welcome!

( He gets a two fingered, lazy salute. )

Anytime. What's your name, again?

[thewhitepawn]

[She would receive as much of a bow as the screen of the tablet can offer in return.]

Anduin Wrynn, miss. And yours?

[whatsupcroc]

Nice to meet you, Anduin! I'm Collette.

( The bow amuses her, enough so that she's smiling with a hint of that amusement on her face. )

[thewhitepawn]

A pleasure to meet you as well, Collette. Ah- how long have you been here, if I may ask?

[whatsupcroc]

Close to seven months by now. What about you?

[thewhitepawn]

Nowhere near that long.

[The answer surprises him, causing his gaze to soften a little with worry. surely such a long time in this place weighs on you eventually.]

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[crymoore]

If he is here, we will find him. I promise you that.

[ Pinching the bridge of her nose with a free hand, she mentally steels herself before cutting off the tablet. It takes her a few more minutes than she would have liked, but soon enough she's left the safety of her room to look for the boy. ]

[whatsupcroc]

Mmm, it's not the longest people have been here. We've got a few around for over a year? Back from when the project first started, I think.

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[sleepingvalkyrie]

[ Her head bows slightly in acknowledgement of the thanks, though there is the faintest trace of regret in her expression at not being better able to assist him. ]

Did he make mention of any departures planned? Might he have accepted some form of mission?

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[arcanepower]

[The blood elf doesn't bother hiding himself. Instead he studies the Alliance prince long and hard, clearly (and rudely) scrutinizing the humanling from beyond the screen.]

So you're his son.

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[thewhitepawn]

I am.

[He tilts his head, studying the Blood Elf in an equally curious (though hopefully less rude) manner.]

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[thewhitepawn]

[He was waiting for her outside of his door, hands folded behind his back in a rigid, military fashion that relaxed when she appeared. Jaina would be treated to a smile - polite and warm, but his eyes were dark with worry even as he bowed his head.]

Aunt Jaina.

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[thewhitepawn]

No, he didn't. That's why I'm concerned. Normally he would let me know, so..

[He shakes his head.]

I'm positive he is alright.

[thewhitepawn]

Oh...

[He frowns at that, but nods solemnly.]

Those poor people...

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[arcanepower]

[He scoffs after a moment, carelessly running his hand through his bangs.]

Not what I expected.

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[thewhitepawn]

[Words he's heard before. His demeanor becomes a touch more stiff and coolly polite.]

If all you are going on is knowledge of my father's actions then yes, I would imagine so.

[whatsupcroc]

I think it's up to them to decide if they feel worse off for it or not.

( She says lightly, with a wink at the end. )