As the corsairs started to arrive, Jurex wispered into Acacia's ear; "Perhaps you should leave now."
Knowing that any knowledge of her identity could quickly spread to the Gondorian authorities, the woman nodded and left the room. Turning back to the corsairs, Jurex motioned for them to sit, and announced that drinks 'would be on the house.' The waiters merely consented, knowing that their careers and, possibly, their lives depended on cooperation.
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Several hours later, Jurex stood at the door of Acacia's home. Entering, he hurried up to the study. The heavy oak door creaked open, revealing the woman engrossed in a letter she was working on at her desk. She must have noticed his entrance, however, as she quickly set aside her pen and motioned for him to sit. "How was the meeting?"
"Quite well, actually. I was able to discern who the men truely held alliegence to, and make those individuals my leading commanders. Now we need nothing more than a target, Acacia, and the strength of Umbar will be unleashed."
Acacia then removed two keys from the fold of her extravagant robe, and passed them across the table to Jurex. "And here are your targets; these keys will unlock the gates to both guard towers, and possibly other doors within. Here are the orders I recieved from Jythralo outlining his plan for this particular assault." Briefly glancing at the document, the man nodded and left the room.
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