Official Search Tent Headquarters

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Date: Sunday, 12 November
Time: Set up by 7:00 a.m., will remain at the Wood's residence until Winifred is found.
Place: Set up just outside the Wood's cottage
Characters Involved: Anyone and Everyone who wishes to participate

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[the_only_woman]

Aleta had been a nervous wreck all morning, but her Auror instincts were overpowering any jittery feelings she might have had. There had been no breakfast; the table full of food looked so appetizing, but Aleta felt she couldn't eat. To take a break would feel like wasting time, and that was something Aleta Ose did not do.

"Carson," she said, coming up to his desk. She had just come back from the cottage after searching yet again for something that would point the way to the young Winifred. "I searched the house again. There's nothing - I can't find any signs of forced entry or broken defense charms. Either this little girl let herself out, or someone who knew the place very well and had access to it is responsible."

Carson rubbed his temples. "Look," he said, voice quiet and gruff. Aleta needed to lean forward to hear him. "I don't think that this little girl is going to be found in one piece. Did you see those tracks? I -"

"Stop," Aleta said sharply. "Just stop it, okay? We're going to find her, even if I have to look all night by myself." Her voice was filled with emotion, but she refused to let it break. All during the day the thoughts of Liam and their planned family had been haunting her.

"You look horrible. Take a break, have some coffee and something to eat," Carson said. Aleta was about to protest, but he cut in. "I won't give you another assignment until you do." Defeated, the red-head made her way to the food table and filled a huge cup with hot black coffee.