The sight that greeted her gave Aelena pause. She looked around, gathering herself while she took in the sight of the vast forest sprawled out before her. The illumination from the trees cast everything in a half light, causing long shadows to stretch in all directions. It was an unsettling scene and the connection to the elementals was a dim echo in the spirit realm which only served to further worry the shaman. There was nothing to be done about that though and she looked around trying to discern which way to go. Everything looked the same until she saw the trees dim and wondered if she was being led into a trap but the tress flared and dimmed, seeming somehow impatient. Realizing that trap or not she had no choice, Aelena moved to the path. With a sigh she hurried on, feeling the tension growing with each step.<br/><br/><br/>The trees reappearing behind her made the normally calm Draenei feel more than a little claustrophobic and definitely added to the notion that she was being deliberately herded, though to what end she could only guess. A trap made no sense here. This was Goldrinn's realm and if he wanted to take her by surprise he could materialize at any moment without the need for such theatrics. The same was true if he wished to speak with her. Forcing her to walk this landscape was a distraction and it was a way for him to prove his control. It was also a way to make her lose her way. She would not be able to get back to the portal out without his assistance and permission. It mattered not though. If she could not save Iylldrraen then she would not be leaving. Gripping her staff more tightly, she continued on until finally the trees thinned and she knew that she had reached her destination.<br/><br/><br/>Seeing the huge white wolf, Aelena took a deep breath and started forward. She was no fool and knew that even though he seemed to play with the green and be distinctly unaware of her it was an act. He might be testing her, giving her an opening to strike should she be so foolish, but this was his realm and he knew everything that happened here. So she simply waited nervously for him to drop the ruse. It was not a long wait and when he padded over with the orb in his mouth. she could see her lover's face within it. Fear welled up in her and her eyes moved from the orb to Golrinn's face. His question was asked and Aelena just stared up at him for a moment. She had no idea what such a being would desire in trade.<br/><br/><br/>"I-I have little to offer. I would readily offer myself in trade but he would come for me and not rest until I was freed. He would do the same for me as readily as I am now. It would be a bother to you. All I may offer is that he is a good and noble man brought low by treachery. He is the one I love with all my heart and I need him made whole. Please, please give him back to me." Tears welled up in her eyes, knowing the plea may well fall on deaf ears. She had money but little else of value and what value was money here? She could not give herself, her lover would only sacrifice himself for her. She had no idea what else she could give. What could she possibly offer a being such as Goldrinn?<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>