Aimless wanderer|Raynham, Reave

[Northen Light36]

Latia quietly makes her way into Reave. Naturally the two-sign Mind is a little nervous entering the city of the Clears, but not enough that she'd avoid the place. Besides, a growing city like this might have work avalible and she quite desperately needs some.

Once inside the city, Latia looks around for anyone she might be able to ask about work and/or a place to stay a night.

[jhaal]

A few Clear children follow the Mind curiously, having never seen one before. From their whispers it's obvious they're quite cautious about being around an Elemental themselves. Eventually, one of the older girls leans out from behind a stack of boxes and walks up to the Mind boldly.

"Excuse me, Miss, but... are you a Mind?"

[Northen Light36]

Latia smiles at the little girl and kneels down to be on the child's level. "Why yes, I am." She brushes her hair away from her face to better expose her Mind symbol. "See? Looks like a big bruise doesn't it?" she jokes, winking at the girl. "I'm Latia. What's your name, honey?"

[jhaal]

"Farah," replied the girl, watching Latia with big, dark eyes. "What's your name?"

[Northen Light36]

(Ah Jhaal? She gave her name.)

[jhaal]

(Haha, that's what I get for replying literally just as I wake up. Hang on!)

"Farah," replied the girl, watching Latia with big, dark eyes. "Are you lost?"

[Northen Light36]

"Not really, Farah," Latia replies. "Honestly, I'm looking for a bit of work. Do you know of anyone who could use someone to help them?"

[jhaal]

The girl's eyes lit up as she remembered Jhaal's search for a Mind- she couldn't quite remember why, but she was certain Sir Jhaal would be pleased.

"Oh, yes," she beamed, holding out a hand. "This way!"

[Northen Light36]

Latia smiles and takes the child's hand. "Lead on then Farah," she tells the child cheerfully.

[jhaal]

Farah knows the streets of Reave extremely well, and it isn't long at all before she points out Jhaal's city hall/residence with a wide smile.

"Here. Jhaal lives here- he'll know how to help you."

[Northen Light36]

"Thank you, Farah," Latia tells the child. Fishing around in her pack, the Mind's pleased to discover she has a few sweetmeats wrapped in paper there. Pulling one out she gives the candy to Farah. "Helpfulness deserves a reward I think. You enjoy that, honey." Still feeling quite cheerful, Latia walks up to the city hall and knocks on the door.

[jhaal]

With a breathless thank you, Farah runs off, extremely pleased with herself before the door opens to reveal a slightly tired but patient-looking Jhaal, a roll of parchment under his arm.

"Can I help you?" he begins, his eyes widening a little as he notices Latia's Mind symbols. "Perhaps you should come in."

[Northen Light36]

"Thank you," Latia replies, before stepping slight nervously into the building. "Um, well I don't know. I'm looking for work and a little girl, Farah, said I should come here."

[jhaal]

Jhaal looked at her, speechless. A Mind, actually seeking work in Reave? It was a dream come true.
"Well, you couldn't have come at a better time, if that's the case," he said, putting the parchment down carefully. "I'm Jhaal, the leader of the Clears here in Reave, and I've been looking for a Mind to take up a position here as a messenger of sorts. We're quite isolated as you might have noticed, and I believe better communication is the key to rebuilding trust between ourselves and the Elemental nations. Is that the kind of work you're looking for, or were you thinking of something less... time consuming?"

[Northen Light36]

"Honestly, I wasn't hoping for anything better then dishwashing," Latia replies with a wry smile. "I'll be open with you, Jhaal. The reason I'm not in Sensita is because I made a foolish mistake. I meet a man who convinced me he'd be able to help me with my personal force quest." Latia sighs. "Instead he used me in his own mad quest, and I've been considered an utter fool by my own people ever since."