Sorry for the long absence, but life got real busy for a while. I'll try and catch up the best I can.

Robert sat and considered for only a minute. "I'll take you up on your offer, sir. If you'll show me where I can stable my horse and my quarters, I'll get settled in." Robert followed the gaidin as he showed his newest trainee at first to the stables, and then to the trainee quarters. On the way he was shown where the practice field was, along with the salle des armes and other areas such as the mess hall. The stables were nice and airy and well kept. Bruiser was assigned to a stall and his gear was taken off placed on racks nearby. The stablehand assured Robert that his horse would be well taken of. When the two arrived at the trainee quarters, Robert thanked him and settled in, stowing his gear. He took off his chain mail hauberk and set it on the stand, followed by the quilted padding underneath. His helmet went on a shelf. His longsword went on a weapons rack nearby. He would go see Sharra later and get the rest of his possessions, such as spare clothing and spare weapons.

That done, Robert went outside and began to explore.

Robert sat in the proferred chair and told the other of his history. "My name is Robert Laurel and I'm from Caemlyn. I'm a younger son, so there was no chance I would inherit. When I was young I showed an aptitude for soldiering, so my father gave me the best training from two retired Tower Guardsmen he could afford and sent me out when I reached sixteen to find my own way." (That would explain the good quality (but not gaudy) equipment and clothing.) For the past two years I was with Paolo Hendrickson's Gold Eagles, but about eight weeks ago the company was ambushed in the Borderlands and Paolo was killed. The senior officers who were left decided to disband the company. I have a letter of recommendation from the senior officer surviving. I also have letters from the two Guardsmen who trained me. You know what it's llike on the Borderlands: constant action." He went on to describe his training. "I was trained as a heavy cavalryman. Longsword, mace and lance, but I can fight afoot as well as ahorse."

Robert Laurel rode across the bridge into Tar Valon, examining the Shining Walls as he crossed the Erinin into the City. Sharra would follow him later after seeing the reaction he got. The company was dead, gone, dispersed to the four winds, and Robert preferred to find a place in a established outfit and not have to worry about such finds as finding food and shelter. The guards at the gate directed him to the Guard's barracks. He passed through Tarloman's Gate, open at this time of day, and made his way to the Guard's recruiting office. He dismounted and tied Bruiser up to a hitching post just outside the headquarters building.

Robert looked himself up and down to make sure of his appearance. Everything looked in order. His weapons and armor were of good quality, but showed signs of hard use. HIs armor was polished until it gleamed. No full plate today, just chain with a breastplate. You didn't wear full plate unless you were intending to fight real soon. It was tiring and hot and wore a man or woman down quickly.

Squaring his shoulders, he walked with what he hoped was a confident stride into the reception area and went up to the front desk. "I would like to join the Guard, please." It never hurt to be polite.

Thanks!

I heard from Lars on Wednesday. He approved my bio and said he was going to post it to the bio section. That has yet to be done.

I know that people have real lives and that things can come up, but if you have a position of responsibility on a site, you have to get

things done in a reasonable time. And you also have the responsibility to let people know if you cannot fulfill those responsibilities

in a timely manneer.

Please add me to the Warders group. My bio is undergoing vetting now. I first asked on Sept 29.

A Warder,and it's been over a week.

Can anyone please tell me why it is taking so long to get an answer???

I submitted by bio to the gmail address given in the instruction. How long does it normally take for someone to get back to you to fix any possible errors or for approval???

Please add me. Thanks.