We may not control where the Pattern takes us, but we can control how we adapt

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Raeza
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We may not control where the Pattern takes us, but we can control how we adapt

Post by Raeza » Fri Oct 14, 2022 5:40 pm

Summary: Raeza goes down to the kitchens to give Laras a message and stumbles across the new novice Eglantine hard at work over the dishes. The two discuss how Eglantine is settling in and adapting to her new home.

POV: Raeza
Characters: Raeza, Eglantine

RP-lizer and light editing.

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The Kitchens
[ obvious exits: E W ]
A hunk of beef has been left here.
A giant sink sits here, filled with many dirty dishes.
Eglantine the Fledgling Novice is standing here.
An Accepted stands here, ready to fulfill any Aes Sedai request.
Laras the Mistress of the Kitchens is here directing the kitchen workers.

Eglantine scrubs the dirty dishes in the sink.

Laras the Mistress of the Kitchens takes clean dishes from the drainboard and puts them in a
cupboard.

Eglantine curtseys before Raeza.

Raeza says 'Laras, I have assigned a White sister to double check the wards after your report of a rat
in the pantry.'

Raeza nods at Laras.

Eglantine says 'ohh pardon me Raeza Sedai I was engrossed there in the dishes'

Raeza turns her attention to the novice.

look Eglantine
Eglantine is in excellent condition.
<worn about body> a plain white dress
<wielded two-handed> a bladed feather staff (scratched)

Raeza says 'Oh, hello, child.'

Raeza says 'Are you new here?'

Eglantine says 'I am yes, I have not been here long'

Eglantine says 'Chloro Sedai signed the book with me'

Eglantine says 'I am still learning the ropes of everything'

Eglantine smiles happily.

Raeza nods as if expecting it, "I see you are being diligent with your chores. I good start for a new
novice."

Eglantine says 'Thank you'

Raeza says 'A good start even.'

Raeza coughs loudly.

Eglantine says 'there was a LOT tonight, everyone must have been hungry'

Eglantine wipes her brow

Raeza says 'There are many to feed in the Tower.'

Eglantine peers into the sink

Eglantine says 'there is indeed'

Eglantine chuckles politely.

Raeza says 'Aes Sedai in residence, their warders, Accepted, Novices, servants, visitors.'

Eglantine says 'i have not had the p[pleasure of meeting many as yet, my studies keeping me occipied
n they are in the Tower'

Raeza says 'How are you settling in?'

Eglantine says 'very well thank you. I is certainly a change for me, I am used to the Forest and
travelling. But I am getting used to the restrictions and inderstand them better now'

Raeza says 'Where did you come from?'

Eglantine says 'the Altara Planes, just west of Luggard'

Eglantine says 'I helped my father in his business, and he taught me wood craft'

Eglantine reaches over her shoulder to feel the staff on her back

Eglantine says 'he helped me make this'

Raeza examines the staff for a moment.

Eglantine turns her eyes down and snuffles a little

Raeza says 'It looks cracked. Perhaps you should see to that before your next hunting excursion.'

Eglantine takes a cloth from her pocket and wipes her nose gently

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Raeza watches Eglantine with an expressionless face.

Eglantine says 'thank you, yes. It is getting a little worn now, I have used it a fair bit
practicing my skills'

Raeza says 'Are you missing home, child?'

Eglantine says 'I miss my father, but my home is where I am, he taught me that'

Eglantine stands proudly, remembering his words

Eglantine says 'I hope to make him proud one day'

Raeza nods slowly, "Wise words. We may not always be able to control where the Pattern takes us, but
we can control how we adapt."

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Raeza says 'The sooner you adapt to life in the Tower, the better for you.'

Eglantine says 'that is a meaningful way to look at it'

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Eglantine says 'I am trying. I have completed my tasks for Sheriam Sedai...... Those rats and mice
were a nuisance'

Eglantine says 'and looking forward to learning more from the Sisters of the differing Ajahs'

Raeza spares a slight glance at Laras.

Raeza says 'Indeed. They are a nuisance. And concerning whenever we spot them in the Tower, given that
we maintain wards against them.'

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Raeza turns her eyes back to Eglantine.

Eglantine says 'I wondered why there were not many at first, then I noticed some following someone
in'

Eglantine says 'I did not realise they were kept out by wards'

Eglantine says 'how interesting'

Raeza says 'We maintain wards against shadoweyes. The White Ajah takes primary responsibility for
maintaining the wards.'

Raeza nods in agreement.

Raeza says 'But occasionally people lead the vermin inside.'

Eglantine says 'I did manage to dispatch them as fast as I could. I have learnt a little at
spotting things when I was travelling. thie sneaky movemnts give them away sometimes'

Raeza nods in agreement.

Eglantine looks around carefully

Eglantine says 'ohh but pardon me Raeza Sedai, if I have distracted you. I talk a little too much
at times'

Raeza says 'And how has your weaving been progressing?'

Eglantine says 'Sheriam Sedai has been teaching me some fascinating things. It is all new to me, I
have only recently discovered I had the gift'

Eglantine says 'I did think it was a curse at first as I did not understand what was happening'

Raeza nods slowly.

Eglantine says 'but now I understand better. Chloro Sedai taught me to focus my thoughts to control
it'

Raeza says 'Do I understand correctly that your first instance of channeling was to fling shards of
ice?'

Eglantine's eyes darken a moment at the memory, then return light

Eglantine says 'yes Raeza Sedai. I have found that it was Dougan in this City'

Raeza rubs her chin.

Eglantine says 'in my fear and thought that I was about to die at his hand it happened'

Eglantine trembles a little

Raeza says 'Intriguing. I wonder if you have an affinity for working with Water and Air.'

Eglantine says 'i have been practising my Ice incase i have the misfortune of meeting him again'

Eglantine says 'and I have been shown how to make a force of air, like a hammer. it may stop him in
his tracks if I get it right'

Raeza smirks slightly.

Raeza says 'If you should cross his path soon, I would suggest taking refuge and notifying the Red
Ajah, child.'

Raeza says 'He is a dangerous man. Unhinged.'

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Eglantine says 'I will indeed. From what I have been told, I am no where near strong enough to face
him... yet'

Eglantine's face takes a steely look

Eglantine says 'but one day'

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Eglantine says 'one day'

Raeza says 'Best you practice controlling your basic flows first before daydreaming about hunting men who can channel.'

Eglantine nods in agreement.

Eglantine says 'of course Raeza Sedai. It is a goal for my future to work towards'

Eglantine says 'I wont forget his sneering face anytime soon but I will use it to push me to learn'

Raeza nods in agreement.

Raeza says 'Well, it was nice to meet you, child. I will leave you to your chores.'

Eglantine curtseys before Raeza.

Eglantine says 'thank you Raeza Sedai'

Raeza turns to Laras, "We will notify you of our findings about the wards, Laras."

look accepted
Clad in a white dress, banded with seven colors at its hem, this young
woman stands ready to do the bidding of any Aes Sedai who might have need
or want.

A dutiful Accepted is in excellent condition.

Raeza says 'Accepted, I would enjoy some tea in my chambers. Bring me some.'

Raeza nods at a dutiful Accepted.

Raeza nods at Eglantine.

Eglantine pulls her sleeves up again and drops her hands into the water

Raeza says 'Light illumine you, child.'

Eglantine curtseys gracefully.

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Re: We may not control where the Pattern takes us, but we can control how we adapt

Post by Sarinda » Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:15 am

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Total:
Raeza: 5 RPQPs
Eglantine: 2 RPQPs

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