The Wheel of Time(RP),Chapter 1-Questionable Alliances(open)

[Lady Blue03]

ooc-Cumpulsion...ew [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Smiling at the golden veins of love that flowed through her Gaidin's bond, she leaned down and tugged him up gently by his cloak,
"I know you will do anything for me, Ailurin, and in turn I will do my best to guide you," she frowned at the weaves he displayed and opened herself to saidar, letting the sweet essence of the Power fill her. As she duplicated the weaves, they fissled and fell apart on eachother, as she had suspected they would. Realising the Source with a reluctant sigh, she indicated he should mount his war horse, "I suppose I will find out someday. Come, let's get out of this weather."

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Ailurin nodded and rose from his feet, he dusted the snow off himself, and smiled shyly "Perhaps, at the very least, you can understand how we" he saw her grimince and sighed, then continued, " - work our weaves... at least you know where to slice and..." he cut off and remounted, "We'll stay at an inn tonight Mistress?" His eyes were happy, at least he wouldn't have to prepear the camp, not that it was so bad setting up camp using the Power, far better then mundane methods... still, it would be good to have a hot bath and soak the chill out of his bones replacing it with heat. Rather sheepishly he realised he could use the Power but it would be best to save his energy for when he needed it... His warhorse followed his Aes Sedai's...

[Lady Blue03]

Hmmm, although male weaves are different from female weaves, he has just given me insight on how to stop a harmful weave of saidin aimed at me...
Tucking this valuble information away in her head, Ladish lead Sky up to a small in and dismounted, tossing her reins to a stable boy who had seen them coming. She pushed back her hood as she stepped into the brightly lighted common room. Many people spared her no more than a glance, maybe some spared two for her fine clothing, or her smooth face, but a select few went wide eyed and leaned to their friends beside them, whispering hurriedly, causing their friends eyes to go wide, then cause both to stare at her, then at Ailurin, nodding hesitantly to one another as if confirming their whispers. The innkeeper was familiar with her, however, and the short little man smiled warmly when she entered,
"Ah, Ladisha Sedai, how good to see you again," his words brought more stares in her dircetion. Light, some people were rude! Nodding and smiling back at the innkeeper, she let her gaze pass slowly over the patrons and they quickly went back to whatever they were doing. Even a few of the women squeaked and blushed!

"I will be requiring a room until the storm passes, Master Tolan," she directed at the innkeeper once her gaze returned to him
"Of course, my lady, would you and your...escort please follow me?" Tolan cast a curious look at Ailurin, having not seen him before, but led them to the top floor in her reserved room, unlocking it and handing her the key, "Here you are, Aes Sedai. If you need anything, you know where to find me,"
Ladisha thanked the man and pushed the door open. There was nothing particularly special about her room. It was a little bigger than the rest, the furniture finer and a goose down comforter on the large bed. A small writing table was tucked neatly in a lighted corner, and a large chest was at the foot of the bed. Soft carpets covered the floor to protect bare feet against the cold that seeped into the wood beneath. A sizeable washstand was in an adjoining room. She could stay here comfortably for the duration of the storm.

[ 01-31-2003, 04:42 PM: Message edited by: Lady Blue03 ]

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

As soon as they were alone, Ailurin turned to face his Aes Sedai. His tone respectful, as always, he asked quietly, "Mistress," he paused, and looked into her eyes, his own pleading, "Ladisha" he spoke her first name softly, almost afraid of using it; "...do you, am I to sleep here, or may I have my own room?" he finished his voice trembling slightly. He suddenly felt very alone and tired. These last few weeks had seen a huge change in his life, and he felt...odd. Unsure how he was expected to treat his Aes Sedai, he'd treated her the way he'd been brought up to behave around them, respectfully. Ladisha could feel his tiredness, confusion and doubt though the warder bond. Psychically he could go on for hours, mentally, he was ready to drop, and needed sleep, to rest his mind and calm him. He bowed his head and waited for her to address him. Still little more then a child to her, he realised how trying he must appear at times, and Ladish felt a ray of emotions flowing though the bond; and she realised she'd have to have strong words with him before he decided to resume his Asha'man training exercises in the fields of self control, right now, he was easy to read, if he started hardering himself and shielding his thoughts, even though it was unconsious, it would be harder for her to read him.

*edit, note to self, do NOT copy Lb's character name if it has a letter chopped off... LB gets cranky and expects me to edit.. *

[ 01-31-2003, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Calaethis Dragonsbane ]

[Lady Blue03]

"Part of your duty as a Warder is to protect me even when I sleep, lest something come in the night and take me unawares," Ladisha said firmly, "Soon you will learn how to rest your mind but still be ready to fight when danger threatens," she smiled, "But right now I do not think anything is coming to get me, and you need real sleep," she gestured to the bed, "I have letters to write to my family back in the New City, I'll be fine,"

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Ailurin nodded and flushed crimson, "Forgive me Mistress, its just... that well, I'm not used to sharing rooms with Aes Sedai -" he wasn't about to say 'women older then himself'... "Please Mistress, I'll be fine on the floor, you take the bed. The floor's carpeted after all, I'll be fine, really." he grinned suddenly, "If you could spare a pillow or two though, I'd appriecate it."

[Lady Blue03]

"The last thing I want is for you to have a stiff back, because that means I will have one also," she said curtly, "And my skill in Healing is not enough to help that kind of thing. Anyway, you'll likely be asleep before I go to bed and probably won't wake until after I'm up," she set her hands on her hips for emphasis, "Now, get to bed, or I'll put you there myself," turning from Ailurin, she channeled a chair to the table and sat on it, pulling a quill, a bottle of ink, and fresh parchment from a drawer.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

Ailurin smiled suddenly, and on impulse he embraced her, and whispered "Yes mother, and... thank you. Good night. He quickly leant down and gave her a peck on the cheek. He had never acted like this in front of her before, but then, she'd never been that parental either. Ailurin grinned inwardly, but did as he was told. If she wanted to treat him like a child, he was happy to be one for her, he decided, and suddenly realised how chidlish that in itself sounded. He shrugged mentally.

[Lady Blue03]

Ladisha stiffened with surprise and the hug and the kiss, and growled at the mother comment. Dipping her quill into the ink pot, she began to write a letter to her mother in her elegant hand,

Raizshala,
I hope everything is going well at home. I heard that the Daughter-Heir has returned and is trying to gain the throne in the name of House Trakand. Don't forget to support her, sister, you know what a good ruler Morgase was, and Elayne is a powerful Accepted as well, even though she is aligned with the rebels. As for myself, I have been sent to take care of some White Cloaks in a town not far from Salidar, and also gained a Warder. He is an Asha'man, you see, but totally loyal, and exceedingly young, only 17 years old, and still confused about what it means to be a Gaidin, but I am guiding him to the best of my ability. I will return home soon to visit you. Give my well wishes to Haman, and take care of yourself.
Your loving sister,
Ladisha

Finishing her name with a flourish, she folded the letter and found a bit of wax to melt on it, impressing their House Seal in the light purple wax: the Flame of Tar Valon in front of 2 crossed swords. She would send it tomorrow morning. Her sister could channel, but she had not been strong enough to pass beyond an Accepted when they went to train together. Ladisha set the letter in a different drawer than the ink and parchment, so no unexpected accidents could happen. Using tiny weaves of Air to undo the pearl buttons on the back of her dress, leaving her in just her shift. As she suspected, Ailurin was soundly sleeping on the far side of the bed. Smiling slightly, Ladisha pulled back the soft comforter and sank into the soft matress, channeling the lamp out before snugging under the covers, being cautious not to touch Ailurin.

[Calaethis Dragonsbane]

The next morning, Ailurin awoke. He slipped out of the bed, and dressed himself hurridly. He glanced at the bed, his Aes Sedai had already gone - but there was a mark to show she'd slept beside him. He shuddered inwardly. She was very beautiful, but he.. she was an Aes Sedai. He felt very confused, and decided not to think about it. The bond reflected his confusion for a couple of moments, and shrugging, he went downstairs to get something to eat... his 'normal' composure and mask were firmly back in place, and if any dared suggesting that he was the Aes Sedai's lover; they kept it to themselves. He had the mark of a warder all over him. He ordered his food and ate it quietly...