The queen cleared her throat and stood up from her chair, looking between the two in front of her. "I'm sure you two partially know why you're here?" She arched a brow, her eyes settling more on Zane than Hadley. No answer was given and she let out a sigh. "Recently, there have been disappearances along the mountain side and the trails in the mountains. I have summoned you both here to investigate them." She could tell by the look on Hadley's face that the young woman was annoyed at the idea. "The only survivor thus far has lost his mind in the literal sense." Maria wasn't sure how else to explain it but she continued on with telling them what the man has been saying.<br/><br/>Hadley wasn't sure what to make of the situation now. It was odd and slightly confusing. There wasn't much detail to go off but she could tell that not even the queen had any details to give them. Her eyes shifted towards Zane and she didn't know what he was thinking, his face was too neutral. She looked back towards the queen, humming lightly. "It sounds like it might be some sort of magician." Honestly, she wasn't sure. It could be anything or any<i>one. </i>Something told her that someone was getting greedy with travelers. "Does this man remember anything from his attack?"<br/><br/>"Yes but we can't seem to make sense of it." Maria frowned ever so softly, keeping her eyes on Hadley. "I have everything you need for this mission. All you need to do is gather up your own personal supplies. The horses will be awaiting you at the gates within the next few hours."