Special Delivery|Humontis

[adris]

Seraven had done some simple searching, it was more difficult then he imagined as Humontis usually didn't hide the locations of its citizens from anyone. It must have been due to what he and the legion did here a while back. All was well though, he found Locke's residence with ease, mostly due to the log book of the particular inn he was staying at. The mind knocked on the door, the same odd shaped collar covering his face, and he grabbed from his pouch what he was here to drop off.

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Locke dropped the pillow he was fluffing; he had not been expecting company. In fact, he had been looking forward to an after-lunch nap before he went back to work. For a moment he was tempted to tell whoever was knocking to go away, but it was entirely possible that the person at the door had a message from River.

Sighing, the Mind rubbed his temple and went to the door, opening it. "Yes?"

[adris]

Seraven held a small box out, it was the size of a normal jewelry box and unfastened so it could be opened easily. Inside was the special dragon pin and a note detailing Diamond's death for Locke to look over. Seraven already had a spot picked out he could teleport to quickly. This man was a mind, he couldn't afford to hang around long after he found what was inside.

"A friend of yours very strongly felt that you should have this sir. I hope that it is pleasant."

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Confused, Locke tried to think of what friend would be sending him a present as he took the box, flipping it open. His confusion deepened when he found Diamond's pin resting on the padded velvet, and picked up the note.

The blood drained from his face as he read: Diamond was dead, killed in some sort of tournament, where she had thought the prize was a horde of MEN, of all things- And she had been throwing herself at men, practically selling herself, even using her influence at times to get whatever she wanted....

All because she wanted to forget him.

Locke's knees struck the threshold, but he didn't feel it. This wasn't right. This could not be right. Diamond wasn't a.... a slut, a dangerous woman. She just wasn't like that!

"Wh-Where did you ge-g-get this?" the Mind croaked, unable to tear his eyes from the paper.

[adris]

Seraven had been touching his sign and humming a little tune in replacement of a chant the entire time he was reading. Luckily the pain of the note gave him enough time to complete everything. He looked at the man below him, only his eyes visible over his collar. Even so, one could tell simply by looking at him that he was smiling. With that message sent he teleported away to get out of the area of danger. Locke's question would be answered in the note itself and he didn't want to reveal anything more about his identity.

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When no answer came, Locke finally looked up to find the messenger gone. That bastard! How could he just leave? Where did he get off delivering such a sick joke and then vanishing?

Yes, that's what it had to be. It was a joke. It was all a horrible joke.

But then, Diamond would not have given up the pin without a fight. Could it be- Oh, Forces damn it, why couldn't he have psychometry? It would be simple to be able to touch the pin or letter and know for sure if there was truth in any of this.

Well, he may not have the gift, but he could find someone who did.

Locke shakily stood, backing into the room to find his mantle and staff, shoving pin and letter into his belt pouch. He would be able to teleport to Sensatia today, and hopefully make it back tomorrow. He clenched his right fist, broadcasting a short message to River's secretary to excuse himself, and went for Mikasi's office. The mute Mind would probably be able to point him in the direction of a psychometric Mind.