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[In the hall just outside room 1112, there are two stems of pink bellflowers in a rather plain glass vase. There is a card attached, with a short message in a flowing and somewhat old-looking script.]

Ino.
Your assistance in our assault on Arthas was to our benefit.
I realize this may be considered overdue, but I assure you I am being genuine in my thanks.
I hope I may continue to consider you an ally in future endeavors.
- Alleria

[Leroy.]
[She'll pause after penning the filter, taking a moment to reflect on the last time she'd spoken to this person.

Ah. It really had been quite awhile, hadn't it? For a brief moment, she considers dismissing the idea altogether. But then again, she was a Windrunner, and she stayed true to her word above all else.

Dictated!] Leroy. I believe I still owe you a meal.
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[These deeds done, Alleria can be found out on the grounds, bow slung across her back, sword at her hip. She needed a small break from hovering over Vereesa. The time spent with her sisters at Mineas Well had been overdue and greatly appreciated, but she was wary -- how much had changed while she was absent? What dangers lurked here that weren't there before?

Apart from the shiny new big evil dragon, of course.]

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Mm. No. It's quite the problem.

I suppose we ought to convene to discuss this further. Sylvanas and Koltira would have the most intimate knowledge, though I am not sure if even they've anything to offer.

We should try and figure something out...apparently something's up with those guys.

That doesn't sound unusual. Have you heard anything?

Nothing specific. But it sounds like something's up.

I see.

I'm afraid that my selfish focus on enjoying myself in Mineas Well has meant I am somewhat out of touch with the goings-on closer to the heart of the castle.

It's fine. You needed it right?

[Slow nod.] I did, yes. But if the castle were to be attacked in my absence -- well. I suppose we're just lucky it's been quiet lately.

Yeah... It's been quiet aside from the townspeople disappearing.

Yes. I'm a little anxious about how quiet it's been, truthfully. [She taps her chin in thought.] It would make sense, then, to be suspicious of Arthas and that monster. Those types are usually only quiet while they are planning something.

Unfortunately. Think we should try and get some scouting going, or what? Although I dunno if I'd trust anyone to try.

A dangerous endeavor, to be sure.

The addition of Deathwing to the creatures trapped here will split our attention as well.

It'd be nice if they all pissed each other off and killed themselves.

A nice thought, but I'd be concerned about who inevitably got caught in the crossfire.

Yeah.... Still, it'd be nice.

Of course it would. But the chances of such a thing happening ...

I doubt Arthas would seek out the Destroyer willingly, in any case.

...What's the deal with this dragon anyway?

[Her expression darkens mildly.] In my time, he allied with orcs -- the green skinned brutes that invaded Azeroth through the Dark Portal and laid waste to much of Lordaeron. Slaughtering countless men, women, and children; human, elf, and dwarf alike.

There is more to his story, but I do not know it. It wasn't relevant to me.

And just how bad is it having him here?

He is a dragon, and he is mad. "The Destroyer" isn't an ironic nickname, Leroy.

I know that! I'm just wondering if we have any chance against him, and why he's been so quiet.

I imagine he's biding his time, looking for someone to toy with. Though he is a dragon, he also takes enjoyment in meddling in the affairs of mortals.