Not every girl is ready

[Callesa]

Callesa Sedai finds a girl with a light ball on the Tower Square and assumes she is another Wilder, who has come for training. As they talk, she finds out the girl is neither willing nor ready to wear the whites. At least not yet.

Point of view: Callesa
Main characters: Callesa and Josephine
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Tower Square
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Josephine of Illian is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.

Josephine is in excellent condition.
Josephine is using:
<used as light> a sphere of the Source
<worn on head> a camouflaged hood
<worn around neck> a shimmering pendant of obsidian
<worn around neck> a Kandori snowflake necklace
<worn about body> a surcoat with exquisite embroidery
<worn on hands> a pair of dark gloves
<worn around wrist> a silver Kandori wristcuff
<worn around wrist> a silver Kandori wristcuff
<wielded two-handed> a bladed feather staff
<worn on legs> a pair of earthen colored breeches
<worn on feet> a black pair of silver-tooled boots

You arch an eyebrow.

Josephine of Illian is a level 39 human.

You say 'Good evening, child'

You say 'Have you come for training?'

Josephine smiles at you.

Josephine strokes her chin thoughtfully.

Josephine says 'Im not sure im ready for the rigors of the tower'

Josephine says 'Its seems quite intimidating'

A crowd clears the place around an aes sedai and the young woman ( Callesa )

You nod at her.

You say 'That is the truth. Nobody should approach the responsibility of wielding the One Power without feeling intimidated'

Callesa smiles slightly

The sun casts a golden glow over the city.

Josephine says 'I love the Tower however but the requirements seem quite high'

You say 'Oh, we accept everyone, the goal is to make you safe for the world and yourself'

Josephine nods in agreement.

You say 'Every woman can profit a lot from her time with us, even though few reach the Shawl'

You say 'Where have you learnt how to channel?'

You peer closely at her, trying to figure her out.

Josephine says 'well to be honest I dont want to have to wear the dresses and do all the curtseying and such'

Josephine says 'I met a nice woman around Emonds Field when I was younger'

You say 'Vanity is not fitting for one with so much power. The dress teaches humbleness and serves well.'

What's bothering you?

You say 'Sometimes I feel we should pay more attention to that corner of the world'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Josephine says 'Kerrigan was her name'

Callesa smiles with amusement

You say 'You have a lot to learn about the world, child.'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Josephine says 'I would love to join the Tower, however, I cant bare to lose my past'

You beckon everyone to follow you.

Josephine starts following you.
...

Study of the Brown Ajah
Tall, arched windows in the northern wall open to a balcony, providing a
choice view of the Erinin as it flows south from the Borderlands. Half the
seating in the room is drawn up around the windows, showing that the
occupants appreciate the panorama. The remaining seats are drawn up in
circles of six to eight, allowing Brown Sisters to discuss the furtherance
of knowledge, or new theories in an informal atmosphere. Colorful wall
hangings depicting still lifes decorate the pale white walls.
[ obvious exits: S ]
A large desk made of fine, thick wood stands across the room from here.
A silver-haired Aes Sedai sits here, reading.
A Brown Sister is here, frowning pensively.
Danelle Sedai, sitter for the Brown Ajah stands here deep in thought.
Josephine has arrived from the south.

Callesa gestures at the door with her hand.

The door silently swings shut and lock with a soft *click*.

You say 'Of course the Tower requires you to change, and evolve'

You say 'What past is it, that weighs you down so much?'

You peer closely at her, trying to figure her out.

Josephine glances around the room.

You say 'You wouldn't be the first rich noble girl to have to give up your fancy dress, at least for a time.'

Josephine says 'Well..'

Callesa peers at you, while the women in other corners of the room are lost in their reading

Josephine says 'I cant talk about it'

Josephine pouts.

You ponder life, the universe, and everything.

Josephine says 'I keep it buried, because thats where it belongs.'

You say 'If it is buried, how can it affect your choice today?'

Josephine says 'My past shaped my present, to put it simply.'

You say 'I am a Sister of the Brown Ajah. We are, among other roles, history keepers. We don't really believe in "buried history", we know it keeps affecting us. And pretending otherwise just doesn't let us learnt from it.'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Josephine says 'Im just not cut out for the Tower.'

You say 'You can hide your past, ideally under a white dress, given your situation, but you need to grow from it.'

You say 'Why are you not cut out for the Tower?'

You say 'You are a female channeler, that's all we ask'

You say 'Are you a criminal?'

Josephine says 'I refuse to curtsey'

Callesa frowns slightly

You feel the flows of saidar coursing through your body.

Callesa channels a few thick strands of Air around your legs, making you slightly bend the knees. Then releases them

Josephine giggles.

You say 'A lot of things can be fixed, child.'

You say 'Why do you refuse to curtsey? Something wrong with your knees?'

You say 'Perhaps a Yellow could have a look...'

Josephine says 'Nothing like that, I just wont be looked at like a child and treated like one.'

You say 'But what else are you now, than a child with a very dangerous toy?'

You say 'And a child that refuses to learn how to not cut yourself'

Josephine says 'Ive learned how to control this power.'

You arch an eyebrow.

You say 'A Light ball is indeed an achievement for a beginner, child.'

Josephine says 'Atleast for the most part. I dont have mastery of many weaves however.'

Josephine says 'Such as travel'

You say 'As you can see, your control is limited'

You say 'As is your skill and experience'

You say 'The Tower is the best place to fix that. And as a bonus, we'll help with your curtseying and other issues'

Callesa laughes quietly

Josephine giggles.

Callesa stops laughing

Josephine says 'I appreciate your concern.'

You say 'Whatever you have been, you will need to put aside, while in the Tower'

Josephine says 'I just wont do it.'

You say 'You can recover it, when the Tower is done with you.'

You peer closely at her, trying to figure her out.

You say 'Mother is very kind these days, insists on giving you all a choice. We no longer bring in any girl with the Spark, no matter her wishes'

Josephine says 'Perhaps ill seek out those group of woman who call themselves the Kin'

You say 'I highly doubt they'll want you, given how bad you are at keeping your tongue in check.'

You say 'You had known me for a few minutes before you put Kerrigan at a risk'

Josephine sulks in the corner.

Josephine says 'Im a wild one for usre'

You say 'We've seen wilder girls wear the white'

You shrug.

You say 'The Tower can use that.'

You say 'Do you wish to let your gift in vain?'

Josephine says 'Id take it off'

You say 'Oh, we have Tests that require you being naked, so much is true'

Josephine says 'Id be kicked out of the Tower as soon as I got in'

Josephine falls down laughing.

You peer closely at her, trying to figure her out.

You say 'The Creator has given you a huge gift, child. if you wish to waste it and risk your life and that of people around you, it is your choice'

You sigh.

Josephine says 'If I dont have to wear the white dress, and do chores. Im in.'

You say 'And when you are at it, don't you also want to wear a crown and have Aes Sedai make your bed?'

Callesa frowns at Josephine.

Josephine giggles.

Josephine says 'Very much so'

You say 'You may have been a princess, child, but here you are not one.'

Callesa channels strands of Water into your clothes, that are suddenly wet and cold.

You say 'Wake up, child.'

Josephine gasps in astonishment.

Josephine says 'rude!'

You say 'You are not a princess here.'

Josephine says 'Thats okay with me.'

Josephine says 'Another problem I have. I get anxious if im stuck inside one city.'

You say 'In all your pride, I am just surprised you do not wish to explore your Power and perhaps become even an Aes Sedai?'

Josephine says 'I need freedom'

You say 'A freedom comes with responsibility and is earned'

Josephine says 'Too many string in the Tower from what I have heard.'

Josephine says 'Too political.'

You say 'Too many strings are everywhere, child. '

Josephine says 'Its just not my cup of tea.'

You say 'You have gotten mortal enemies the moment you touched Saidar for the first time'

You say 'The Whitecloaks or the Seanchan won't care about your tea preferences.'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Josephine looks at you.

Josephine says 'I have had a fair share of meetings with them.'

You say 'Yes, especially the Red and the Green Sisters encounter them too, and usually make them regret the aggression'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Josephine says 'I like Sarinda Sedai, she is ferocious'

You say 'Child, I am not one to force you to wear the white dress. I just pray the next time we meet, you won't be wearing a gray one with a silver collar'

Callesa smiles at the mention of Sarinda

You say 'Yes, Sarinda was a good student. I still remember her wearing the whites, curtseying...'

You say 'And look at how she's grown`'

Josephine nods in agreement.

You say 'We were all like you once.'

Josephine strokes her chin thoughtfully.

Josephine says 'got a dragon belt'

Josephine patiently twiddles her thumbs.

Josephine coughs loudly.

Josephine says 'I mean, do you have a spare sungwood staff?'

You say 'There is a lot of equipment in the novice chest, sometimes sungwood staves'

Josephine says 'Its been a nice discussion'

You nod in agreement.

You say 'Make your choice now. My other duties await me.'

Josephine says 'Ill have to sleep on it.'

Josephine lies down and falls asleep.

You wake her up.

Callesa frowns.

Josephine says 'I had almost came to a decision'

Josephine says 'Is their a list of pros and cons?'

You are already in touch with saidar, can't you feel it?

A carefully woven flow of Earth, Air, and Water forms an aura about your body!

You sense Josephine connecting to the True Source.

Josephine clambers to her feet.

You sense Josephine is channeling saidar.

You say 'Is one needed, girl?'

Josephine gestures briefly at Josephine, who now appears more impressive somehow.

You sense Josephine is channeling saidar.

The room becomes brighter as Josephine creates a ball of light above her hand.

Josephine says 'Certainly'

Josephine smiles happily.

You say 'Come back, when you are ready, Josephine. '

Josephine nods at you.

Josephine says 'Thank you Callesa Sedai'

You say 'And take care, the world is no safe place for you.'

Josephine says 'It was a pleasure to meet you'

You nod in agreement.

Josephine tries to open the carveddoor, but can't.

You say 'I think you'll find your way out. Ask any novice, if you get lost.'

Josephine nods in agreement.

Callesa gestures with her hand.

The door smoothly swings open.

Josephine leaves south.

Your white aura has faded.

[Chloro]

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Callesa 10 qps (surprised the girl is still alive.)

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