Aelrena teaches Praetora patience

[praetora]

15:26 You say 'Hello Accepted'
15:26 Aelrena says 'A pleasure to see you
Novice.'
15:26 Aelrena says 'Was there something that
I could help you with today?'
15:27 You say 'my fingers are a bit sore from
dish washing. I was wondering what some other
tasks a Novice should be striving for.'
15:28 Aelrena says 'I'm afraid that chores
are a large part of what you spend your time
doing as a novice.'
15:28 You say 'I'm more at home working in a
field than a kitchen.'
15:29 Aelrena says 'However, you should also
be spending time on your studies however they
have been assigned with the different
Accepted or Aes Sedai.'
15:29 Aelrena says 'I understand, it's not an
easy adjustment for everyone, I'm afraid. But
it does get better over time, that I can
promise you.'
15:31 You say 'How did you spend your time as
a Novice?'
15:32 Aelrena says 'I believe I spent more
time in the Kitchen than one would believe,
normally followed by a couple hours in the
library.'
15:32 You say 'Yes, I have spent a
considerable amount of time in the library as
well... so many books.'
15:33 Aelrena says 'But if you mean in a more.
.. idealogical sense, I spent my time as a
Novice trying to understand what was expected
of me as an initiate of the Tower. I attended
and reached out to Aes Sedai for lessons, and
I did my best to listen instead of speak.'
15:33 You say 'and the dishes seem to come
from an unending supply... sometimes I think
they have been created with the one power
just to be washed.'
15:33 Aelrena says 'At least.... where the
Aes Sedai and Accepted were concerned.'
15:34 Aelrena says 'The White Tower is
immense, and there are many Aes Sedai and
Gaidin within who need to eat, I'm afraid
nobody is creating dishes with the power for
you.'
15:35 You say 'maybe...'
15:35 You say 'what are some of the things
that are expected of a senior novice?'
15:35 You say 'maybe...'
15:35 You say 'what are some of the things
that are expected of a senior novice?'
15:35 Aelrena says 'Well, what do you THINK
are things that might be expected of a more
wearied novice?'
15:36 You say 'I was curious if they may get
to spend more time studying than elbow deep
in the sink...'
15:37 Aelrena says 'I'm sorry to inform you
that the amount of time you're spending on
chores isn't likely to change until you take
the test to be Accepted.'
15:37 You say 'a girl could hope'
15:38 Aelrena says 'Novices are still
considered young enough and new enough to the
experiences in the One Power to be children,
and are kept... busy until deemed worthy of
advancing.'
15:38 You say 'I did get set a task by
Sarinda Sedai. That has been thrilling... and
challenging.'
15:38 Aelrena says 'So long as you remember
that hope doesn't always have a basis in
reality.'
15:39 Aelrena says 'Allow me to answer your
question, and then I'll ask you more about
Sarinda Sedai's task.'
15:40 Aelrena says 'A wearied novice is
considered to be more experienced than those
who are newer to Novice whites. '
15:41 Aelrena says 'She is expected to
understand the workings of the Tower, and be
able to help those newer than her in finding
locations and understanding what is expected
of them.'
15:42 You say 'Thank you Accepted.'
15:42 Aelrena says 'She's to understand the
role of the novice in the Tower, and to be
able to comfort those newer to the role.'
15:42 Aelrena says 'Be prepared to lead an
Aes Sedai through the Tower while blinded.'
15:43 You say 'that sounds a little difficult
'
15:43 You say 'the tower is so large'
15:44 Aelrena says 'Quite, but there are
particular places they might expect you to
lead them with which you should be familiar.'
15:44 Aelrena says 'Here, the library,
possibly one of the Ajah Quarters, the Hall
of the Tower.'
15:45 Aelrena says 'Knowing the halls is
important, and should another novice ask you
to lead them somewhere you should be able to
do so without much trouble.'
15:45 Aelrena says 'Now, Sarinda Sedai's
task?'
15:45 You say 'I should probably start
compartmentalizing my memory of the tower
grounds'
15:46 Aelrena says 'It would be helpful,
particularly should unsavory characters be
wandering the grounds as they have of late.'
15:46 You say 'Sarinda Sedai had me
practicing weaves against the large trees to
the east to improve my timing and to avoid
interruption. It has been quite helpful.'
15:47 Aelrena says 'A task you help you weave
more quickly in battle.'
15:47 Aelrena says 'I'm certain it's been an
experience?'
15:48 You say 'I have been accosted many
times in my travels. It should help me be
less of an easy target.'
15:48 Aelrena says 'I assume you mean travels
before taking on Novice white?'
15:48 You say 'yes.'
15:49 Aelrena says 'Just making sure, I knew
of a novice who foolishly went far enough an
Aes Sedai had to send pigeons to reach her.'
15:49 You say 'Ive traveled a lot in my time
before joining the tower... The roads can be
dangerous.'
15:49 Aelrena says 'I'm not certain I ever
heard of her again.'
15:49 Aelrena says 'They can indeed, quite
dangerous for those who are not prepared, and
lone women perhaps most of all.'
15:49 You say 'these are dangerous times we
are living in.'
15:51 Aelrena says 'Now, is there anything
else you needed from me Dear?'
15:51 You say 'thank you for your time
accepted. Your words of wisdom are much
appreciated.'
15:51 Aelrena says 'Words of knowledge are
separate from words of wisdom, Praetora. '
15:52 You say 'yet both may be true
simultaneously.'
15:52 You say 'I must get back to the dish
farm.'
15:52 Aelrena says 'Be careful. I wouldn't
want you to fall into the pile.'
15:53 You say 'thank you again for your time.'
15:53 Aelrena says 'I'm always here if you
need an ear or advice.'
15:53 You say 'I very well may take you up on
it.'

[Raeza]

Awarded:

Praetora - 2 rpqps
Aelrena - 2 rpqps

Please visit any silver-haired Aes Sedai and say 'receive' to receive them.