Wellsie listened intently while he spoke passionately about his concern for his people, who if his account was indeed true, had literally disappeared without a trace.  She wondered if the "trouble"her mother warned her of had anything to do with this situation..?   It was not at all difficult to empathasize with his woeful plight .....yet,  she found herself in a most awkward predicament as a result.<em> What, if anything should she share with the Elf concerning her imminent trip to the Fae lands?</em>as she was certainly not accustomed to social "niceties".<em>What was the protocol in a situation such as this?</em>And from his lean looking pockets, it didn't appear as if he'd brought any trinkets or "sparklies" with which to barter for information..<em>With what did he plan to tempt her with?  His good looks?</em><br/><br/>After a few minutes of quiet pondering, she finally responded,  " I can honestly tell you that I have no knowledge of the whereabouts of your kin or the forces behind their abduction,<em>however</em>, if there was ever a creature strong enough, powerful enough<br/>and brave enough to find those answers in which you seek, it would be me." she said with complete confidence.  " Now, I must leave you as I am needed elsewhere but I am willing to investigate on your behalf while on my journey and should I find out anything helpful, I will send word immediately."<br/>