[Kalei]

Marie breathed in the town’s air and walked along the worn cobbled roads of the town. There was a distinct odor under all the usual town smells. 'This town must be near the Enchanted Forest' thought Marie. She had already reported her findings to the Red Queen with her crystal ball, and requested to stay a while longer. The Queen consented reluctantly, but Marie had her reasons. 'my gut tells me something is going on' she thought. Marie had long learned to trust her instincts, so In her normal child-sized form she decided to head for a place to listen for any unusual rumors.

'That'll do', Marie thought as she spotted a pub. She moved silently, her traveling cloak barely rustling. Marie briefly detoured to a deserted alleyway. 'would be trouble if someone saw me change' she thought. Once she was two inches tall Marie made the rest of her trek to the pub, being careful to avoid the puddles and not get stepped on. The pub, called the Laughing Sally, was the perfect place to gather information. Kind of shady, where the patrons were questionable, but could trusted somewhat because they weren't desperate for money. 'people have loose lips once they downed a pint or two of ale' Marie smiled to herself as she crept around the room. All she had to do was stay hidden and keep an ear out for the right conversation.