The Grey Tower

Lirievin Tesiva Liri was very glad when Miahala Sedai had no judgement in her tone on the mention of the Red Ajah. She knew it was a sore spot but Liri had a feeling that she could trust Miahala Sedai and that was ultimately why she decided to bring it up. Although they had not been talking for long, Liri felt like the longer her and Miahala Sedai talked, the more confidence she had that Miahala Sedai would be able to help her sort out her thoughts.

“Well after everything that has happened to me since I was raised, I feel a passion burning inside me to do something good. I use to think that I would love Yellow but I don’t think I would be able to face another wound without flashbacks, which I know would only distract me. I know all Ajahs do good in their own way, but I don’t want to be stuck in the Tower. I want to go out and make sure nothing like this ever happens to anyone, ever." She started, she was holding back tears that always came up any time she had to talk about what had happened, but this time was different. This time the edge of her voice was cut with passion instead of sadness.

"I know I can't help everyone, and I know trials help people grow into who they are suppose to be, but I feel like no one needs to go through THAT much to change and grow into themselves, nothing like that should ever happen to anyone and if I could even help one person, or save someone from pain they can't even imagine yet I would be happy." She paused there, she had gotten so worked up talking about this that she realized she hadn't even answered Miahala Sedai's question.

"All that said, I just felt like Red, Blue and Green would be the best fit for what I was thinking.."

As she listened, Mia mused that the girl spoke like everyone knew her history. Yet Mia was too freshly returned to the Tower to know of all and everything the way she once had. However, it didn't take too much effort to make some educated guesses based on what she had seen so far and what the girl was saying now, so she had no plan to ask unless absolutely necessary. Knowing herself, she was confident she wouldn't need to intrude too far into the Accepted's privacy, though.

"To use one's own experiences, one's own tragedy or pain, to try to help others is a noble pursuit," Mia said kindly. She also knew that it wasn't something everyone could do themselves. Too many lost themselves to wallowing instead. "As I said, I can only speak so much for the Red, but those three as I know them do afford the chance to be very...proactive and forward in their efforts. One might say the Green and the Red would tend to be those who go on the offensive, while the Blues tend to be a little more focused on defense."

She paused thoughtfully. "What you have said so far does sound a little more like a Blue to my ears, I will say," she offered with that faint ghost of an almost maternal smile.

Lirievin Tesiva Liri sat still as Miahala Sedai talked. Everything she said made sense, although she didn't really say much about Red, but she also said she didn't know much about Red. She also helped put things in a way that suddenly made things seem a lot less muddy in Liri's mind. Liri suddenly felt like she actually had a handle on things and that maybe with use a little more thought she could actually make a decision, which made she smile. It was amazing how a simple conversation could make things come so clear.

Liri waited a few moments after Miahala Sedai had finished talking to speak. "Thank you Miahala Sedai for your time. This conversation has actually really helped me get things clear in my mind, and I really appreciate all the advice you have given me today." She said gently, with a smile on her face, for anyone who knew her it was clear that a tension had been lifted from her shoulders.

Liri knew she had to leave soon so that she would have time to return to her room before her next class, so she brushed her skirts for a moment. "Thank you again Miahala Sedai for everything. I do have to leave now so I can attend my next class, but you have given me a lot to think on and made things a lot easier for me to work this through, so thank you again." Liri got up slowly and curtsied before she walked anywhere. Liri knew she had a lot to think on but at least she walked away from this with her mind clearer.

As Miahala watched the girl making her way off about the business of being an Accepted, the Green smiled as well. It made her feel...a little more like herself to known that she'd been able to help, even a little. Even as an Aes Sedai, a Green, and one of her age, she was not so egotistical to think too much of herself. But she liked to know she had helped at least some, and it kept that faint smile on her face as she too left the gardens.

[[OOC: Glad to help! If you still need a thread with a Blue, just let me know.]]