by Lexiane » Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:59 pm
Summary: Lexiane delivers food to the people of Tar Valon, where she runs into Alison and Everesta Sedai. After a conversation, they decide to take her on the next steps of her journey.
Main character: Lexiane
Supporting characters: Alison, Everesta
Appearances by: Prya, Soce, Isela
Rp-lizer and light editing
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Tower Square
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door north: TarlomensGate
A chunk of sandstone lies on the ground. [3]
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A sailor is here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Naji of Shienar is standing here.
A man is here.
A shaggy brown mare stands here.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Lady Alison Sedai, Logician is sitting here on a bench.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.
A man leaves west. <<
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta says 'It may that there are two standing conversations'
Lexiane is carrying:
a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate with bread and green veined cheese
a plate of vegetables in tangy sauce
a plate of sausages and vegetables
a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
a plate of roast beef and jacket potatoes
a plate of sausages and vegetables
a plate of roast potatoes and turnips
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
[2] a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate of hot stew with some bread
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
Alison nods in agreement.
Alison says 'Agreed.'
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate with bread and green veined cheese in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of vegetables in tangy sauce in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of sausages and vegetables in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast beef and jacket potatoes in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of sausages and vegetables in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast potatoes and turnips in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of hot stew with some bread in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Everesta says 'The act of one and the permission of it.'
Everesta says 'They have been conflated into the same thing, but they are not.'
Soce has arrived from the south.
Everesta notes the novice enter from the Tower and smiles openly.
Soce leaves north. ^^
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison says 'As night and day is different. It is illogical to conflate.'
The TarlomensGate closes quietly.
Everesta says 'Thank you for bringing food Lexiane. It makes a longer journey for a meal much shorter.'
Lexiane stands to the side of the Aes Sedai, bald head bowed demurely.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta nods in response, considering.
Alison throws a small frown at Lexiane.
Lexiane says 'Though one person did take all the food I made and give it to the crier once, Aes Sedai.'
A Tower Guard has arrived from the south.
Lexiane says 'I thought that an interesting lesson on humility, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'My mind is telling me there is something i need to discuss with you.'
Everesta says 'Yes, it is likely that these issues should be separated. If you listen to the discussion over the issue, there is drama being played to avoid accountability.'
Lexiane curtseys before Alison.
Everesta says 'Maybe they thought it was too much food?'
Alison says 'Where there is emotions, there is drama'
Lexiane says 'I think it likely they wanted to waste my efforts, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane steps back a step to avoid interrupting the Aes Sedais' conversation.
Alison says 'One cannot fathom the reasons of another persons actions unless asked, Lexiane.'
Everesta chuckles politely.
Everesta says 'Nor can you assume that someone cares about you when they are busy focused on themselves.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai. The woman left immediately after, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'If you wanted someone to talk to you Lexiane, what is the first subject to get them to talk?'
Lexiane says 'I was unable to ask, Aes Sedai. I still learned a lesson from it, regardless of their intention.'
Lexiane cocks her head in thought.
Alison says 'To mind i can think of 10 actions why said person could do something like that. Or why.'
Lexiane says 'I would ask them how they are doing today, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta smiles with her eyes.
Lexiane says 'That is the appropriate first question in a conversation, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'And what do people say to that, generally?'
Alison says 'Or simply because they could?'
Everesta nods at Alison.
Lexiane says 'They usually say they are doing well or doing good or the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills.'
Alison lightly taps her lower lip with her gloved left hand.
Everesta says 'It's a dangerous question, how are you.'
Lexiane says 'Why do you say that, Aes Sedai?'
Lexiane folds her hands before her.
Everesta says 'Is the question genuine or perfunctory?'
Everesta tastes a little bit of a plate of yellow peppers and pork.
Lexiane says 'I think it's likely perfunctory, Aes Sedai, but if you wish for them to speak with you a genuine answer is welcome as well.'
Everesta says 'And what if you wished that the answer they gave you was perfunctory as well, but it was genuine?'
Lexiane says 'I think that's usually the case, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Worse yet.'
Everesta says 'What if it was genuine and full of lament.'
Lexiane says 'Well that's the concern, Aes Sedai, isn't it?'
Alison throws a small frown at Everesta's plate.
Lexiane says 'If you had a goal in mind but instead you must spend an hour discussing someone's hardships, you could feel your goal was derailed, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'So was the question dangerous?'
Lexiane says 'But I believe that someone sharing a personal lament would be a good sign, Aes Sedai.'
The clouds disappear.
Lexiane says 'While you may spend an hour discussing a recent hardship, you will gain the person's trust and friendship in that hour, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'That will help with current and future goals, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'And it's nice to have friends, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane notices Alison's glance.
Everesta taps her dress slightly, slowly.
Alison hides a small smile behind her left hand.
Lexiane says 'Would you like some food, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Im fasting today.'
Alison says 'It clears the mind and cleanses the toxins.'
Lexiane says 'Oh, I am sorry I offered then, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'How could you know?'
Everesta stows her food away for later.
Everesta puts a plate of yellow peppers and pork in a backpack.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Consider, Lexiane, that most close friendships do not begin with how are you.'
Isela has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Isela curtseys gracefully.
Alison says 'Some of mine tried to kill me ...'
Everesta smiles again at Isela as she enters the square.
Lexiane says 'Do they not, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Hi isela'
A warhorse swishes the flies off its back with its tail.
Isela says 'Greetings Aes Sedai'
Everesta says 'Was it the first thing you asked Tigiria?'
Lexiane says 'If not 'how are you,' then at least with some small talk.'
Alison says 'Alison Sedai, please. Aes Sedai is super formal..'
A Tower Guard has arrived from the east.
Isela stops riding a warhorse.
Lexiane thinks really hard.
Isela nods at Alison.
Isela says 'Alison Sedai then'
A Tower Guard leaves west. <<
Isela beams a smile at Alison.
Isela starts leading a warhorse.
A warhorse now follows Isela.
Everesta smiles warmly, but with some impatience, at the Guard who heads away from the square.
Lexiane says 'I am not sure what the first question I asked Tigiria was, Aes Sedai. I think we just had similar circumstances, Aes Sedai.'
Alison looks at the fountain bench under her, a small mumble about fountains and not being formal goes together.
Lexiane says 'Likely I first asked her her name, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'We don't need t o belabor the point anyway, but you could do an experiment to test whether how are you is better than another question which is topical and poignant to what you know about a person.'
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Prya has arrived from the north, riding a prancing palomino mare.
Lexiane says 'Ah, well I agree that specific questions are better, Aes Sedai.'
Alison looks at Isela.
Prya curtseys before Alison.
Isela beams a smile at Prya.
Lexiane says 'I just usually ask people how they are as my first question, Aes Sedai.'
Alison clambers to her feet.
Prya says 'Hello Isela! Nice to meet you!'
Prya says 'Hi Lexiane'
Alison beams a smile at Prya.
Alison snickers slightly at Lexiane.
Alison looks at Prya.
Everesta looks at Prya.
Prya curtseys before Everesta.
Alison glances at Prya's hand...
Everesta gives a small nod and a smile to Prya as well.
Isela looks at Prya.
Alison says 'Lexiane.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Wouldn't you think the word 'HI' is a better neutral way to start.'
Alison says 'No emotions, no mishmash.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'But Everesta Sedai asked as to my first question.'
A pike has been raised here for showing off trophies.
Everesta passes a sheet of paper to a quiet servant who heads into the White Tower at her direction as her gaze rests between Alison and Lexiane.
Alison says 'Just. Hi.'
Lexiane nods in agreement.
Lexiane says 'A greeting is the best way to begin a conversation, I think, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'You don't think hi can be a question?'
Lexiane says 'Light illumine you is also very good.'
Lexiane thinks really hard.
Lexiane says 'Well, I think it comes down to tone and inflection, Aes Sedai.'
The fountain splashes merrily, light sparkling beautifully on the surface of the water.
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Alison tilts her head at Prya and otaves her , 'Hi' in a lilting voice.
Everesta looks between those gathered.
Lexiane stifles a giggle behind her hand.
Prya smiles happily.
Prya says 'An interesting debate! '
Alison says 'Did you feel questioned Prya?'
Isela stifles a yawn and murmurs 'I must head back to my studies.'
Isela curtseys gracefully.
Prya says 'Not at all, Aes Sedai'
Isela leaves north. ^^
A warhorse leaves north. ^^
Alison grins beautifully.
Everesta coughs loudly.
Alison says 'Maybe not enough octave...'
Prya chuckles politely.
Lexiane giggles.
Everesta says 'Let us hope the warhorse is not an important piece of the studies.'
Alison nods at Everesta.
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Prya says 'I'm on the hunt for Dougan. Can you let me know if either of you hear of his abouts?'
Lexiane stifles more giggles.
Alison says 'Did they do interview?'
Everesta nods at Alison.
Lexiane senses Everesta connecting to the True Source.
Lexiane senses Everesta is channeling saidar.
Prya says 'Unfortunately I'm unable to locate life so I have some difficulty finding him...'
Lexiane says 'I could not sense him, Accepted.'
Prya nods at Lexiane.
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Prya says 'I've heard he often carries an item which increases the difficulty level'
Prya sulks in the corner.
Lexiane says 'Well, I think he sets off plenty of alarms.'
Alison tilts her head at Everesta, "When?"
Lexiane says 'Follow those?'
Prya nods at Lexiane.
Everesta says 'Well, if you're patient, then wait patiently. But if you are not patient, then do not.'
Prya says 'I try to listen for them'
Prya says 'It is an exercise in patience, to be sure'
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Prya says 'I see someone has been feeding the masses! I take it you did that, Lexiane?'
Soce has arrived from the south.
Prya looks at all the meals in the barrel.
Soce sits down and rests.
Soce sheathes a finely crafted axe into an axe harness.
Prya curtseys before Soce.
Soce stops resting, and clambers on his feet.
Soce bows deeply.
Soce sits down and rests.
Alison waves.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Soce smiles happily.
Soce gets a plate of pickled quail eggs from a wooden barrel.
Alison continues to sit on the fountain with her left leg over her right let. Her left hand studying Lexiane.
Soce tastes a little bit of a plate of pickled quail eggs.
Soce licks his mouth and smiles.
Lexiane smiles at Soce.
Lexiane says 'Hi?'
Prya snickers softly.
Everesta looks at Soce.
The gleeman has arrived from the east.
Soce says 'blink'
Lexiane looks to Alison to see if she said 'hi' correctly.
Lexiane says 'How are you, Soce?'
Soce looks around and says "me".
Soce says 'ello'
Lexiane says 'Do you like pickled quail eggs?'
Lexiane looks to Everesta as if to demonstrate her ability to ask specific questions.
Soce says 'i am fine this day, how are your studies coming along'
Soce says 'sometimes'
Lexiane says 'Quite well, thank you.'
Lexiane says 'Oh, only sometimes?'
Alison nods in agreement.
Soce says 'they are filling'
Lexiane says 'I also sometimes prefer lighter fare.'
Soce smiles happily.
Lexiane says 'I like the vegetables in the tangy sauce for a light meal.'
Everesta receives a sheet of paper from a passing servant and briefly reviews it before passing it to Alison.
Soce says 'hmm, tower meals are great'
Soce smiles happily.
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Alison gets a strange fruit from a backpack.
Alison gives a strange fruit to Soce.
Alison says 'Try that'
Soce thanks Alison heartily.
Alison now follows Everesta.
Everesta says 'Pardon us.'
Soce says 'grateful, thank you Sedai'
Everesta says 'Lexaine, if you're not too busy, would you join us?'
Soce eats a strange fruit.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Alison leaves north. ^^
Lexiane says 'Excuse me'
Tarlomen's Gate
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door south: TarlomensGate
A brass storm lantern of Borderlander design lies here.
Lady Alison Sedai, Logician is standing here.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A middle-aged officer is here controlling his subordinates.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
Lexiane now follows Everesta.
Lexiane blushes.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
Before the White Tower
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
A Large Round Entry Hall
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
In the Wide Hallway
[ obvious exits: N S W U ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta says 'Sorry for not waiting, I thought you would be quicker on your feet.'
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
Intersection of Halls
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Lexiane's cheeks are burning.
Everesta leaves south. vv
Lexiane follows Everesta.
In the Wide Hallway
[ obvious exits: N S W U ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the north.
Everesta leaves west. <<
Lexiane follows Everesta.
At the Bottom of the Ramp
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the east.
A servant has arrived from the east.
Lexiane says 'I was saying goodbye to the person I was speaking with.'
Lexiane says 'Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'I didn't want to be rude.'
Everesta Sedai and Alison Sedai escort Lexiane to ousidre a door deep within the Tower
Everesta says 'Lexiane, you have been summoned to face your fears.'
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison glances at Lexiane.
Lexiane 's face goes white a moment, then she visibly recovers.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Do you know what that means, child?'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai. I am to pass through the Three Arches, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'And are you ready to make this attempt?'
Lexiane takes a deep breath, then gives a short nod of her bald head.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'I would face my fears, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Understand this before we enter. You are not to speak except to say I am ready.'
Everesta says 'You will say that when you are asked.'
Lexiane nods in agreement.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors a second time.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors a third time.
The woodendoors shudder for a moment and then creak open.
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison folds her hands into each other, just above her navel.
Everesta nods curtly, the soft gaze gone unforgiving.
Everesta leaves east. >>
Lexiane follows Everesta.
A Great Domed Chamber
[ obvious exits: W ]
A sturdy chest rests in a corner.
A plain table bearing three large silver chalices sits here.
Three rounded, silver arches set on a silver ring draw your attention.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
An ageless gray-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
An ageless white-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
An ageless green-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
A tall swarthy woman in a red shawl stands here beside a table.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices studies you with a stern expression.
Alison has arrived from the west.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta says 'Sheriam, Lexiane is ready for the arches.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices nods at Everesta.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Lexiane, this will bring you face-to-face with your greatest fears.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'No one will ask you what you have faced; you need tell no more than you wish.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Every woman's fears are her own property.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Two things I will tell you now that no woman hears until she is in this room.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The first is this: Once you begin, you must continue to the end.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Refuse to go on, and no matter your potential,'
Everesta says 'Put your clothes in the chest child.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'you will be very kindly put out of the Tower'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'with enough silver to support you for a year,'
Lexiane removes her clothes and places them in a small chest.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'and you will never be allowed back.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Second. To seek, to strive, is to know danger.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'You will know danger here.'
Lexiane shivers in the chill.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Some women have entered, and never come out.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'When the ter'angreal was allowed to grow quiet, they were not there.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'And they were never seen again.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices pauses to let her words sink in.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'If you will survive, you must be steadfast.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Falter, fail, and...'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices let her silence ring more eloquent than any words.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'This is your last chance, child.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'You may turn back now.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'All it is is one mark next to your name in the novice book.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Twice more you will be allowed to come here.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Only at the third refusal will you be put out of the Tower.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'It is no shame to refuse. Many do.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'I myself could not do it, my first time here.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Now you may speak. Are you ready?'
Lexiane says 'I am ready.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices nods in agreement.
Everesta nods in agreement.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices moves slowly into the chamber.
The three Aes Sedai around the ter'angreal continue their attentions to it.
The Red Sister says 'Whom do you bring with you, Sister?'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'One who comes as a candidate for Acceptance, Sister'
The Red Sister says 'Is she ready?'
Alison glances north.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'She is ready to leave behind what she was, and passing through her fears, gain Acceptance.'
The Red Sister says 'Does she know her fears?'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'She has never faced them, but now is willing.'
The Red Sister says 'Then let her face what she fears.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The first time is for what was.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The way back will come but once.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Be steadfast.'
Lexiane survives the Arches, though clearly she did not escape unscathed. However, her experiences are hers alone...
Alison says 'Congratulations.'
Everesta says 'Congratulations Accepted. How are you?'
Lexiane whispers, 'Thank you, Aes Sedai. I am well, Aes Sedai.'
Alison tilts her head.
Everesta smiles warmly at Lexiane, eyes full of hope.
Lexiane is not convincing.
Everesta says 'I'm glad you are well, Accepted.'
Everesta nods curtly.
Lexiane says 'May I be excused, Aes Sedai?'
Everesta says 'Lexiane, we may return to the Square, would you..'
Everesta nods in your direction.
Alison nods in agreement.
Lexiane stops following Everesta.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Lexiane says 'Thank you, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane flees.
Summary: Lexiane delivers food to the people of Tar Valon, where she runs into Alison and Everesta Sedai. After a conversation, they decide to take her on the next steps of her journey.
Main character: Lexiane
Supporting characters: Alison, Everesta
Appearances by: Prya, Soce, Isela
Rp-lizer and light editing
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Tower Square
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door north: TarlomensGate
A chunk of sandstone lies on the ground. [3]
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A sailor is here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Naji of Shienar is standing here.
A man is here.
A shaggy brown mare stands here.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Lady Alison Sedai, Logician is sitting here on a bench.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.
A man leaves west. <<
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta says 'It may that there are two standing conversations'
Lexiane is carrying:
a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate with bread and green veined cheese
a plate of vegetables in tangy sauce
a plate of sausages and vegetables
a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
a plate of roast beef and jacket potatoes
a plate of sausages and vegetables
a plate of roast potatoes and turnips
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
[2] a plate of pickled quail eggs
a plate of hot stew with some bread
a plate of roast pheasant with green beans
Alison nods in agreement.
Alison says 'Agreed.'
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate with bread and green veined cheese in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of vegetables in tangy sauce in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of sausages and vegetables in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast beef and jacket potatoes in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of sausages and vegetables in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast potatoes and turnips in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of pickled quail eggs in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of hot stew with some bread in a wooden barrel.
Lexiane puts a plate of roast pheasant with green beans in a wooden barrel.
Everesta says 'The act of one and the permission of it.'
Everesta says 'They have been conflated into the same thing, but they are not.'
Soce has arrived from the south.
Everesta notes the novice enter from the Tower and smiles openly.
Soce leaves north. ^^
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison says 'As night and day is different. It is illogical to conflate.'
The TarlomensGate closes quietly.
Everesta says 'Thank you for bringing food Lexiane. It makes a longer journey for a meal much shorter.'
Lexiane stands to the side of the Aes Sedai, bald head bowed demurely.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta nods in response, considering.
Alison throws a small frown at Lexiane.
Lexiane says 'Though one person did take all the food I made and give it to the crier once, Aes Sedai.'
A Tower Guard has arrived from the south.
Lexiane says 'I thought that an interesting lesson on humility, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'My mind is telling me there is something i need to discuss with you.'
Everesta says 'Yes, it is likely that these issues should be separated. If you listen to the discussion over the issue, there is drama being played to avoid accountability.'
Lexiane curtseys before Alison.
Everesta says 'Maybe they thought it was too much food?'
Alison says 'Where there is emotions, there is drama'
Lexiane says 'I think it likely they wanted to waste my efforts, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane steps back a step to avoid interrupting the Aes Sedais' conversation.
Alison says 'One cannot fathom the reasons of another persons actions unless asked, Lexiane.'
Everesta chuckles politely.
Everesta says 'Nor can you assume that someone cares about you when they are busy focused on themselves.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai. The woman left immediately after, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'If you wanted someone to talk to you Lexiane, what is the first subject to get them to talk?'
Lexiane says 'I was unable to ask, Aes Sedai. I still learned a lesson from it, regardless of their intention.'
Lexiane cocks her head in thought.
Alison says 'To mind i can think of 10 actions why said person could do something like that. Or why.'
Lexiane says 'I would ask them how they are doing today, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta smiles with her eyes.
Lexiane says 'That is the appropriate first question in a conversation, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'And what do people say to that, generally?'
Alison says 'Or simply because they could?'
Everesta nods at Alison.
Lexiane says 'They usually say they are doing well or doing good or the Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills.'
Alison lightly taps her lower lip with her gloved left hand.
Everesta says 'It's a dangerous question, how are you.'
Lexiane says 'Why do you say that, Aes Sedai?'
Lexiane folds her hands before her.
Everesta says 'Is the question genuine or perfunctory?'
Everesta tastes a little bit of a plate of yellow peppers and pork.
Lexiane says 'I think it's likely perfunctory, Aes Sedai, but if you wish for them to speak with you a genuine answer is welcome as well.'
Everesta says 'And what if you wished that the answer they gave you was perfunctory as well, but it was genuine?'
Lexiane says 'I think that's usually the case, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Worse yet.'
Everesta says 'What if it was genuine and full of lament.'
Lexiane says 'Well that's the concern, Aes Sedai, isn't it?'
Alison throws a small frown at Everesta's plate.
Lexiane says 'If you had a goal in mind but instead you must spend an hour discussing someone's hardships, you could feel your goal was derailed, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'So was the question dangerous?'
Lexiane says 'But I believe that someone sharing a personal lament would be a good sign, Aes Sedai.'
The clouds disappear.
Lexiane says 'While you may spend an hour discussing a recent hardship, you will gain the person's trust and friendship in that hour, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'That will help with current and future goals, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'And it's nice to have friends, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane notices Alison's glance.
Everesta taps her dress slightly, slowly.
Alison hides a small smile behind her left hand.
Lexiane says 'Would you like some food, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Im fasting today.'
Alison says 'It clears the mind and cleanses the toxins.'
Lexiane says 'Oh, I am sorry I offered then, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'How could you know?'
Everesta stows her food away for later.
Everesta puts a plate of yellow peppers and pork in a backpack.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Consider, Lexiane, that most close friendships do not begin with how are you.'
Isela has arrived from the west, riding a warhorse.
Isela curtseys gracefully.
Alison says 'Some of mine tried to kill me ...'
Everesta smiles again at Isela as she enters the square.
Lexiane says 'Do they not, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Hi isela'
A warhorse swishes the flies off its back with its tail.
Isela says 'Greetings Aes Sedai'
Everesta says 'Was it the first thing you asked Tigiria?'
Lexiane says 'If not 'how are you,' then at least with some small talk.'
Alison says 'Alison Sedai, please. Aes Sedai is super formal..'
A Tower Guard has arrived from the east.
Isela stops riding a warhorse.
Lexiane thinks really hard.
Isela nods at Alison.
Isela says 'Alison Sedai then'
A Tower Guard leaves west. <<
Isela beams a smile at Alison.
Isela starts leading a warhorse.
A warhorse now follows Isela.
Everesta smiles warmly, but with some impatience, at the Guard who heads away from the square.
Lexiane says 'I am not sure what the first question I asked Tigiria was, Aes Sedai. I think we just had similar circumstances, Aes Sedai.'
Alison looks at the fountain bench under her, a small mumble about fountains and not being formal goes together.
Lexiane says 'Likely I first asked her her name, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'We don't need t o belabor the point anyway, but you could do an experiment to test whether how are you is better than another question which is topical and poignant to what you know about a person.'
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Prya has arrived from the north, riding a prancing palomino mare.
Lexiane says 'Ah, well I agree that specific questions are better, Aes Sedai.'
Alison looks at Isela.
Prya curtseys before Alison.
Isela beams a smile at Prya.
Lexiane says 'I just usually ask people how they are as my first question, Aes Sedai.'
Alison clambers to her feet.
Prya says 'Hello Isela! Nice to meet you!'
Prya says 'Hi Lexiane'
Alison beams a smile at Prya.
Alison snickers slightly at Lexiane.
Alison looks at Prya.
Everesta looks at Prya.
Prya curtseys before Everesta.
Alison glances at Prya's hand...
Everesta gives a small nod and a smile to Prya as well.
Isela looks at Prya.
Alison says 'Lexiane.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai?'
Alison says 'Wouldn't you think the word 'HI' is a better neutral way to start.'
Alison says 'No emotions, no mishmash.'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'But Everesta Sedai asked as to my first question.'
A pike has been raised here for showing off trophies.
Everesta passes a sheet of paper to a quiet servant who heads into the White Tower at her direction as her gaze rests between Alison and Lexiane.
Alison says 'Just. Hi.'
Lexiane nods in agreement.
Lexiane says 'A greeting is the best way to begin a conversation, I think, Aes Sedai.'
Alison says 'You don't think hi can be a question?'
Lexiane says 'Light illumine you is also very good.'
Lexiane thinks really hard.
Lexiane says 'Well, I think it comes down to tone and inflection, Aes Sedai.'
The fountain splashes merrily, light sparkling beautifully on the surface of the water.
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Alison tilts her head at Prya and otaves her , 'Hi' in a lilting voice.
Everesta looks between those gathered.
Lexiane stifles a giggle behind her hand.
Prya smiles happily.
Prya says 'An interesting debate! '
Alison says 'Did you feel questioned Prya?'
Isela stifles a yawn and murmurs 'I must head back to my studies.'
Isela curtseys gracefully.
Prya says 'Not at all, Aes Sedai'
Isela leaves north. ^^
A warhorse leaves north. ^^
Alison grins beautifully.
Everesta coughs loudly.
Alison says 'Maybe not enough octave...'
Prya chuckles politely.
Lexiane giggles.
Everesta says 'Let us hope the warhorse is not an important piece of the studies.'
Alison nods at Everesta.
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Prya says 'I'm on the hunt for Dougan. Can you let me know if either of you hear of his abouts?'
Lexiane stifles more giggles.
Alison says 'Did they do interview?'
Everesta nods at Alison.
Lexiane senses Everesta connecting to the True Source.
Lexiane senses Everesta is channeling saidar.
Prya says 'Unfortunately I'm unable to locate life so I have some difficulty finding him...'
Lexiane says 'I could not sense him, Accepted.'
Prya nods at Lexiane.
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Prya says 'I've heard he often carries an item which increases the difficulty level'
Prya sulks in the corner.
Lexiane says 'Well, I think he sets off plenty of alarms.'
Alison tilts her head at Everesta, "When?"
Lexiane says 'Follow those?'
Prya nods at Lexiane.
Everesta says 'Well, if you're patient, then wait patiently. But if you are not patient, then do not.'
Prya says 'I try to listen for them'
Prya says 'It is an exercise in patience, to be sure'
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Prya says 'I see someone has been feeding the masses! I take it you did that, Lexiane?'
Soce has arrived from the south.
Prya looks at all the meals in the barrel.
Soce sits down and rests.
Soce sheathes a finely crafted axe into an axe harness.
Prya curtseys before Soce.
Soce stops resting, and clambers on his feet.
Soce bows deeply.
Soce sits down and rests.
Alison waves.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Alison ponders life, the universe, and everything.
Soce smiles happily.
Soce gets a plate of pickled quail eggs from a wooden barrel.
Alison continues to sit on the fountain with her left leg over her right let. Her left hand studying Lexiane.
Soce tastes a little bit of a plate of pickled quail eggs.
Soce licks his mouth and smiles.
Lexiane smiles at Soce.
Lexiane says 'Hi?'
Prya snickers softly.
Everesta looks at Soce.
The gleeman has arrived from the east.
Soce says 'blink'
Lexiane looks to Alison to see if she said 'hi' correctly.
Lexiane says 'How are you, Soce?'
Soce looks around and says "me".
Soce says 'ello'
Lexiane says 'Do you like pickled quail eggs?'
Lexiane looks to Everesta as if to demonstrate her ability to ask specific questions.
Soce says 'i am fine this day, how are your studies coming along'
Soce says 'sometimes'
Lexiane says 'Quite well, thank you.'
Lexiane says 'Oh, only sometimes?'
Alison nods in agreement.
Soce says 'they are filling'
Lexiane says 'I also sometimes prefer lighter fare.'
Soce smiles happily.
Lexiane says 'I like the vegetables in the tangy sauce for a light meal.'
Everesta receives a sheet of paper from a passing servant and briefly reviews it before passing it to Alison.
Soce says 'hmm, tower meals are great'
Soce smiles happily.
Everesta whispers something to Alison.
Alison gets a strange fruit from a backpack.
Alison gives a strange fruit to Soce.
Alison says 'Try that'
Soce thanks Alison heartily.
Alison now follows Everesta.
Everesta says 'Pardon us.'
Soce says 'grateful, thank you Sedai'
Everesta says 'Lexaine, if you're not too busy, would you join us?'
Soce eats a strange fruit.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Alison leaves north. ^^
Lexiane says 'Excuse me'
Tarlomen's Gate
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Door south: TarlomensGate
A brass storm lantern of Borderlander design lies here.
Lady Alison Sedai, Logician is standing here.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A middle-aged officer is here controlling his subordinates.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
A guard stands here monitoring the people entering the Tower grounds.
Lexiane now follows Everesta.
Lexiane blushes.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
Before the White Tower
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
A Large Round Entry Hall
[ obvious exits: N S ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
In the Wide Hallway
[ obvious exits: N S W U ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Everesta says 'Sorry for not waiting, I thought you would be quicker on your feet.'
Everesta leaves north. ^^
Lexiane follows Everesta.
Intersection of Halls
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
Alison has arrived from the south.
Lexiane's cheeks are burning.
Everesta leaves south. vv
Lexiane follows Everesta.
In the Wide Hallway
[ obvious exits: N S W U ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the north.
Everesta leaves west. <<
Lexiane follows Everesta.
At the Bottom of the Ramp
[ obvious exits: N E ]
Zone: White Tower Ground Floor
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A quiet servant awaits instructions from his master.
Alison has arrived from the east.
A servant has arrived from the east.
Lexiane says 'I was saying goodbye to the person I was speaking with.'
Lexiane says 'Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'I didn't want to be rude.'
[i]Everesta Sedai and Alison Sedai escort Lexiane to ousidre a door deep within the Tower[/i]
Everesta says 'Lexiane, you have been summoned to face your fears.'
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison glances at Lexiane.
Lexiane 's face goes white a moment, then she visibly recovers.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Do you know what that means, child?'
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai. I am to pass through the Three Arches, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'And are you ready to make this attempt?'
Lexiane takes a deep breath, then gives a short nod of her bald head.
Lexiane says 'Yes, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane says 'I would face my fears, Aes Sedai.'
Everesta says 'Understand this before we enter. You are not to speak except to say I am ready.'
Everesta says 'You will say that when you are asked.'
Lexiane nods in agreement.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors a second time.
Everesta knocks loudly on the woodendoors a third time.
The woodendoors shudder for a moment and then creak open.
Everesta looks at Lexiane.
Alison folds her hands into each other, just above her navel.
Everesta nods curtly, the soft gaze gone unforgiving.
Everesta leaves east. >>
Lexiane follows Everesta.
A Great Domed Chamber
[ obvious exits: W ]
A sturdy chest rests in a corner.
A plain table bearing three large silver chalices sits here.
Three rounded, silver arches set on a silver ring draw your attention.
Everesta do Alinye a'Covin is standing here.
An ageless gray-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
An ageless white-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
An ageless green-shawled woman sits cross-legged concentrating on the arch.
A tall swarthy woman in a red shawl stands here beside a table.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices studies you with a stern expression.
Alison has arrived from the west.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Everesta says 'Sheriam, Lexiane is ready for the arches.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices nods at Everesta.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Lexiane, this will bring you face-to-face with your greatest fears.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'No one will ask you what you have faced; you need tell no more than you wish.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Every woman's fears are her own property.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Two things I will tell you now that no woman hears until she is in this room.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The first is this: Once you begin, you must continue to the end.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Refuse to go on, and no matter your potential,'
Everesta says 'Put your clothes in the chest child.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'you will be very kindly put out of the Tower'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'with enough silver to support you for a year,'
Lexiane removes her clothes and places them in a small chest.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'and you will never be allowed back.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Second. To seek, to strive, is to know danger.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'You will know danger here.'
Lexiane shivers in the chill.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Some women have entered, and never come out.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'When the ter'angreal was allowed to grow quiet, they were not there.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'And they were never seen again.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices pauses to let her words sink in.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'If you will survive, you must be steadfast.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Falter, fail, and...'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices let her silence ring more eloquent than any words.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'This is your last chance, child.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'You may turn back now.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'All it is is one mark next to your name in the novice book.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Twice more you will be allowed to come here.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Only at the third refusal will you be put out of the Tower.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'It is no shame to refuse. Many do.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'I myself could not do it, my first time here.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Now you may speak. Are you ready?'
Lexiane says 'I am ready.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices nods in agreement.
Everesta nods in agreement.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices moves slowly into the chamber.
The three Aes Sedai around the ter'angreal continue their attentions to it.
The Red Sister says 'Whom do you bring with you, Sister?'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'One who comes as a candidate for Acceptance, Sister'
The Red Sister says 'Is she ready?'
Alison glances north.
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'She is ready to leave behind what she was, and passing through her fears, gain Acceptance.'
The Red Sister says 'Does she know her fears?'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'She has never faced them, but now is willing.'
The Red Sister says 'Then let her face what she fears.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The first time is for what was.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'The way back will come but once.'
Sheriam the Mistress of Novices says 'Be steadfast.'
[i]Lexiane survives the Arches, though clearly she did not escape unscathed. However, her experiences are hers alone...[/i]
Alison says 'Congratulations.'
Everesta says 'Congratulations Accepted. How are you?'
Lexiane whispers, 'Thank you, Aes Sedai. I am well, Aes Sedai.'
Alison tilts her head.
Everesta smiles warmly at Lexiane, eyes full of hope.
Lexiane is not convincing.
Everesta says 'I'm glad you are well, Accepted.'
Everesta nods curtly.
Lexiane says 'May I be excused, Aes Sedai?'
Everesta says 'Lexiane, we may return to the Square, would you..'
Everesta nods in your direction.
Alison nods in agreement.
Lexiane stops following Everesta.
Lexiane curtseys to her audience.
Lexiane says 'Thank you, Aes Sedai.'
Lexiane flees.