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[color=ed1c24]Location[/color]: North of the crossroads, 6 km from Stritzel's Estate, Western Kindeance.
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[i]"Fate is never on my side." [/i]

Veronica clicked her tongue, shaking her head. [color=ed1c24]"Well now, that just won't do."[/color] Her lips quirked, as she affected a faux boastful tone. [color=ed1c24]"How could fate [i]not[/i] be on your side with a trusty Seer like me beside you?"[/color] True to her words, she fell into step beside Jazdia, as the elf began walking towards the camp proper.

At the mention of business matters between their companies, Veronica inclined her chin in wordless understanding, smiling and nodding. [color=ed1c24]"Yes, that can keep for later. I have my speculations, but I'll withhold them till I can hear the tale from the horse's mouth... as it were."[/color] She released a small chuckle, eying the approaching campsite. [color=ed1c24]"I'll admit, however, to my genuine surprise that a figure as high profile as Lord Thernous would be accompanying us, especially for a mere rescue mission."[/color] Her crimson gaze was searching, not quite narrowed but certainly intent. [color=ed1c24]"I take it the mission parameters have been... [i]expanded[/i]?"[/color]