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Verloren smiled at Calaethis's confusion but decided now was not the time to elaborate. She focused on Slyquis,
"You wish to study the healing arts, child?" she cocked her head inquisitvley, "Well, as long as you know that it takes a lot of dedication and hard work, and are willing to stick with it no matter how trivilous it can be, I will be happy to teach you to the best of my ability. As for other things," she included Calaethis in her glance too, "My sister has vast amounts of knowledge about what elven nobles and their children need to be educated in," she grinned wolfishly.
Alliene emerged from the dark woid of the temple and nearly stumbled when she felt the soft grass underfoot. The sun was almost fully below the horizon. Had she spent that much time wandering in that place? Sighing, she looked again at her smooth black skin to assure herself it was no illusion. Now people would have no doubt whether she was drow.... Shaking her head, she whistled and waited a moment as it rang through the forest. Rustling was heard, and soon Wind Shadow emerged from the trees. He trotted up and nuzzled her, twisting an ear to the side in question. Alliene shrugged,
"Alas, Windy, it was not my choice,"
The stallion shrugged with her and tossed his head. Alliene hopped easily onto his broad soft back and placed her hands on his neck, "I think it's past time that we were out of here,"
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