The Grey Tower

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Elaile listened with barely contained glee as Avram offered to talk with her further. He didn't exactly come out and say he would teach her, but Elaile felt she was on the right track. He closed his journal and tucked it into his uniform before standing.

"My roommate just got promoted and they ...

Welcome!!

Elaile listened in stunned silence as the Drin rattled off a list of facts about the Asha'man who had scolded them. She looked curiously at the man across the table from her. If he wasn't a spy...it would be useful to have such a resource in the Tower.

"I was taught Daes Dae'mar nearly from birth ...

I'm completely fine being patient, I have a few threads I should wrap up before adding another so this is perfect!

And Felix, I think a spar after the class is a great idea. Count me in!

Could Jaryd possibly teach Elaile too? Maybe a class with the two of them? I'd love for her to learn how to use daggers- definitely the best weapon for her!

"You really didn't think this through much did you?" the Drin asked incredulously.

Elaile raised an eyebrow and narrowed her eyes. Was he actually giggling? At her?

"No, I'm not a spy. Though if I were, I would probably have to kill you now." The Drin started muttering to himself then said "No ...

"Are you sure?" the Drin asked seeming surprised and just slightly shaken. He grabbed the paper from her and made a show of examining it although the handwriting was identical to the journal before him. His hand still held a pen and meeting her eyes it was clear the Drin was not going to insult her ...

Elaile settled in against the broad back of a tree and folded her legs under her. The day was overcast but she was tired of being cooped up inside and fully intended on enjoying the fresh air during her free hour. She looked askance at the sky. She was not about to be scared away by the brisk wind ...

Elaile listened carefully to the tall Ji's instructions as he advised her to aim for a person's eyes and nose in a real fight. All of her earlier disdain for fighting had disappeared as she got caught up in the exhilaration and adrenaline of the practice punches. Maybe this wasn't such a punishment ...