Fanten's brows furrowed in disapproval as he watched the soldier release Saidin like a guilty child stealing sweets. An expression which only deepened as the blush turned into an obvious battle for emotion on the young man's face. Finally though, the man looked him in the face. His lip quivered ever so slightly, yet the man seemed to wrestle control of himself. 

"Yes Sir, Soldier Filk reporting for weapons training sir!"

Fanten stood with his hands clasped behind his back, and let his gaze pierce the man in silence for a moment. The boy was green, and showed a propensity to be ashamed of his actions. There was weakness there. The man should have calmly released Saidin, and took what punishment was coming if he had been wrong. Above all, he was emotionally volatile. Fanten sighed to himself. Well, you worked the horse you were given...

"Let us get one thing straight lad." He began sternly. "I am almost twice your age. I am fair, but you must understand... I have been tasked with training you in the sword, but it is only a preparation for training as a weapon for the Dragon reborn. Many men think that training with the sword is good in case you lose the Power. While I suppose this is true, the training and discipline that come with learning the weapon, will shape you into something. Shape you or break you in the process. I will not stand for any lack of self control, is that understood?" The lecture over he let his frown and hard eyes linger on the boy. 

*smacks Tai* don't get cheeky with me laddie :P I'll get to it.

Haha, but cheek is my specialty! We shall see on the getting to it part ;) Not like you have anything better to do.... 

OOC: Sorry it took me a bit. Wanted to give Tay a chance...

IC: Rhaien glanced up at the approach of of a wolfbrother and sent a stern jumble of images to Snow. She knew how he disliked being snuck up on. She had made it known that she was playing with Shadow, but had failed to mention the man's approach. If he didn't know better, he would have sworn that she had done it on purpose...

"Hi.  I'm Jace.  It looks as if you are building.  I have some experience with repair work and would be willing to help if you'll have me."

Rahien looked to Rhya. She had started to playfully mark on a nearby rock, how many had come to help. They had made a bet, and even if Rahien didn't know the numbers, her mischievous smile would have told him she was winning... Sighing, he turned to Jace. "Thanks for the offer. He waved lazily at the plans held down by rocks at the corners. Those are the plans that we are working off of. We have the entry way, the sitting room, and most of the living area done. Now we need to add a fireplace here, " he indicated on the plans. "and then start on the kitchen area here." Again he indicated where he meant on the plans. If you want I am sure Rhya can show you how we have been doing things, it's her turn anyway." 

"Right Rhya?" Rahien turned away from the man and stuck out his tongue at Rhya, his eyes twinkling.

Softly the lad spoke, his eyes closed and a look of almost wonder on his face.  "I sense it, Fanten...it is glowing just beyond my reach, but I feel that if I moved deeper into the cave, I would be able to see it clearly-- even touch it if I wanted to."

Urgently, but softly, Fanten warned the boy. "Hold lad, move no further yet. Many a man has lost himself to eagerness when launching into battle." The boy has promise, Fanten thought to himself. He knew when to be cautious, when to listen to authority. Weaving and holding a shield ready, just in case, he continued. "Now lad, approach the warmth. Slowly now, just come near enough to get a good sense of it. I want you to feel it boy, come to know it from a safe distance. Study it cautiously so you know what you can." 

Saidin was like a glorious battle. A constant struggle to keep the upperhand on a foe who was crafty and deadly. It was like a wrestling match on a razors edge. He knew the boy heard the call of the war horns. What he didn't know was how he would respond. So far he seemed to have a good head on his shoulders...

Fanten suppressed a sigh as the Dedicated delivered his message. He thanked the lad and dismissed him. Getting to his feet he set aside the metal he had been shaping with the power. He had never learned blacksmithing, but shaping something with the power was much like shaping men. He wove air and brought his sword across the room to him, buckling it on as he walked to the traveling grounds, still holding Saidin. He wove, and tore a hole in the air. He looked around sternly as he entered the training grounds on the other side. Almost immediately he found his trainee, dark brown hair looking no worse for the wind. The man looked a bit disheveled but Fanten forgave him that. He was fairly new to the tower from the report he had received. 

Gathering his military command like the black cloak he wore, he strode over purposefully, waiting for the man's eyes to find his. "Soldier Filk I presume?" He asked roughly. He waited to see how the man would respond, and if the man would drop his eyes. A lot could be said about someone's character by their response to authority. 

Heya myyrth, 

Give me some threads in a PM to review, and possibly a bio link. I can get something done with my Dedie Fanten for ya.

Heya Andar, 

Good to have ya back as well... lets get this party STARTED!

"I don't know if now is the best time, but maybe you should think about spending a little time in Tar Valon.  It hardly seems like the best place for our kind to go, but believe me when I tell you that you will have absolutely no time to dwell on your problems."

Tai considered this for a moment, studying Arath's face. As always, Arath's words seemed to have a solidness to them that helped anchor Tai on his sea of emotions. It almost sounded like an assignment, and usually, Arath gave Tai assignments right when he needed them. Tai gave a resigned sigh. 

"Perhaps you are right Arath. I know there has been talk of men training with the Warders of the White Tower. Maybe I could go and train. If nothing else I am sure some of the Aes Sedai would just love to study me like an insect..." He shuddered and gave a dark chuckle.  "What about my duties here, and at Tear?" he asked. Tai did not want to abandon his duty, just because it was difficult. It was just not his way...

Sounds good to me. Tay has obviously got way more important things to do than to post in a silly little thread for her one time ADL *sniff* 

Done and done.

Oh, and I like marshmallows.... :D

*shrug* You could still show up, he is returning to the Tower so theoretically everyone that is at the tower would be game. I will have to talk to Arath a bit before posting though, just to catch up. 

Returning Member

1) Your Handle:  Tai'Dashan
2) Your Character's full name: Evanen Phaedren
3) Your Character's status (new Novice / returning Novice, Accepted or Aes Sedai): Returning Novice
4) Do you see (at least) the boards listed below: I am missing the boards below

OOC Boards:
Great Hall, with child board Secret Whisper Hole, with child board N&A Requirement Report Board

IC Boards:
White Tower Classroom

Good. I am thinking about posting a thread, you are all welcome of course!

*bump so I don't lose this* hopefully this can be finished with another teacher.

OOC: I am ready if you are. :)

Its up, you can find it here: THREAD!

Let Tay reply once she gets back into the swing of things, but after that lets do this!

We would still be within the stedding, and we can play with time a bit. Shouldn't be an issue.

*looks to Tay for confirmation*

Anyone still wanna take part in this?

You will start a thread. Here are a few links that may help:

The Getting Started thread (its stickied)

The Wolfkin Site

My First Thread as a wolfie

Feel free to post here or PM me/Taymist/winterwinds if you have more questions. 

Rahien can't come pick you up, but Rhya is good at being naughty and sneaking away to pick up helpless little wanderers :D

Dear heavens, yes of course we still want you around you silly lad. Welcome home, it's lovely to see you. We could do with some more active members about.

Yay!

Now I just have to dig in and read both my last few posts and some of the more recent ones here to get back in the swing of things!

Yes, this is how I return 

Anyone still want me around?

**Bursts through the door dramatically**

Ok, im here! Hope I'm not too late!

**looks around sheepishly**

It has been WAY TOO LONG, sorry about that... I wont shame myself further with horrible excuses.. But now that AMoL is done, im back.. Anyone still want me? :(

Unless Tay can find your Bio *looks around for Tay* you will have to submit it again.

*edit* just checked and I don't see your bio in the Wolfkin email either. Go ahead and send it again.