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((Darn you Bralox, now I have to get replacements! lol))

Jhulina looked at the earthen heap where her old uniform was now buried. Would this really be possible? Would it be possible to start a new life....as a human? As she looked back at the orc, she tried to smile. Smiling was not one of her strong suits. No need to do such a thing when everyone thinks they're above you. But now, I'll be above them. she thought. She nodded to the orc, taking a deep breath.

"Lead the way." she said, trying to cover up her noticeable accent.

The orc nodded, taking the human in hand, he led her through the gates of Hearthglen, and into her new life.

((Stratholme?))

((DUN DUN DUUUUNNNN!!!

No, I meant Hearthglen.))

Jhulina hesitated at the gates. Some soldiers wandered by in formation, and she noticed that there were both Horde and Alliance members. They all wore the tabard of the Argent Crusade. Bralox nudged her to move forward and, together, they walked up the road until they arrived at the keep. The place was surrounded by trees and a strange mist clung to the air. The keep was built from stone, much alike all human keeps and fortresses, and Jhulina wondered if it was warm inside. The sentries standing guard gave her a small nod and greeted her in Common. She replied quickly, just barely managing a smile of greetings. She and the orc walked in together, and she found a Pia Presidium banner leaning in the corner of one room. She knew that the orc had brought her to the right place, right to where the paladin had told them to go. Her respect for this particular orc grew, despite their original meeting. She looked at him carefully.

"I thank you for bringing me here, orc. Your patience has been most interesting, as is your honor and loyalty. I do believe you are unique among your race."

Bralox took off his hat, holding it in front of him.

"You see things differently from the perspective of one who feels the earth.."

Jhulina looked around the keep, only slightly smiling.

"I suppose I should just wait here for someone. When will you be departing?"

Gentyl sent word that the elf was to be accorded a room in the keep. She would be safe in Hearthglen, but she couldn't spend the rest of her life there. As much as she enjoyed it there, most people liked getting out and doing things. She was sure Jhulina would be no different.

Gentyl decided to track down Lia. If she took someone in, she'd fight like a mama bear to protect them. Jhulina would be safe in the Feathers of Iron. Of course, getting her past Lia might be a fight also. It was Jhulina's best chance for survival, though.