Perpetual n00b: Kopair

Oh God, that was a mistake. We're all doomed now. :P

*waits for Alyssa to explode*

See, this is why it can suck having only a Novice and Trainee. :P  Though Kopair is spoken for anyway. :)

Raylin smiled at Aslan as he offered for them to join him for a meal and accepted gratefully. She hadn't eaten since earlier that day, and she knew Jena must be equally as famished. She therefore was a little shocked when Jena refused the food, especially when a rumble from her stomach gave her the lie.

Leaning close to Jena she whispered softly into her ear. "Dearest, I know we've talked about how new this is to you, but you really can eat when you wish. Besides, you'll need you energy for later tonight." Ending with a nibble to Jena's ear, she sat back up in her seat and began to help herself to some food.

"So Aslan, seems you're here on business.  I know you men of the Black Tower always seem to be busy whenever I see one of you around."

Dre felt the Shield slam into place and cut the flow of Power off from her. The strain of the Power, and then the shock of losing it so fast, caused Dre to collapse sideways onto the leaf strewn ground.  She gasped for breath, struggling to regain control of herself, and finally pushed herself back to a sitting position.

She listened guiltily at Estel's lecture, and she knew she'd deserved it. Even though it had been an accident, it never would have happened if she'd heeded Estel's warnings better.

"With this in mind, I want you to try again."  Estel smiled reassuringly at her, and Dre returned the smile. She knew her mentor had only her best interest in mind. "You want to do your brother proud?  Show him how brave you are and what you would have done to save him if you could."

Once again Dre settled herself down and imagined the rosebud in her mind, feeling the light upon it, and once more light the light flow into her.  This time she let her willpower remain strong.  As the Power flowed into her and filled her she managed to control the flow, until a calm pool of the Power filled her.  Then at Estel's guidance, pushed the Power from her until it was all gone.  She could still feel the light there, feel the connection to it, but she no linger held it.

"Well," she said, smiling hesitently. "I managed not to mess up that time at least.  I could truly feel it in me that time.  And I could feel what felt like differences in some parts of it. As if what was flowing into me was not all the same. It was very strange, but very fascinating."

Kopair dozed off and on in the night, sleeping lightly, aware of the world around him and shivering as the chill grew. His cloak was tight and thick, but the cold breeze cut through it easily.  He tried to lose himself in thoughts of Veria, but he kept getting distracted by the fact that there was a tree root in his back and his left leg was possibly being eaten by a small animal disguised as a stone.

It was starting to get light out, but Kopair was finally drifting into real sleep when he heard singing in the distance.  He roused himself and looked about, but the singing ended and he thought he must have been imagining it.  He huddled back into the scant shelter of the underbrush and tried to ignore the cold.  He heard a rusting approach him and he tensed, his hand gripping his sword hilt under his cloak. He knew that rustling was not from an animal.

The rustling grew closer and then stopped.  Kopair let the Spring surround him and he felt a presence nearby. Felt that presence study him for a moment, but Koapir was not prepared for someone to speak. He almost jumped from the shock.

"Hey there, lad.  You don't want to be sleeping there, eh, still marshy here.  Groundwater will seep straight through your cloak."

Kopair didn't let the aged sound of the voice lull him. He rolled quickly, over and up onto one knee, his hands on the hilt of his sword, tense to perform Unfolding the Fan.  Thankfully he was trained well to assess a situation before reacting, and it held him in good stead today. He blinked for a moment as he took in the figure before him.

A bent and gnarled old man with a cane regarded him, dressed in red and green that clashed violently enough that Kopair had to blink again.  It was enough to tell him what he needed to know.  Light! A Tinker. At least they were harmless.  Kopair released his sword hilt and stood, brushing leaves and dirt from his clothing as he did, giving the man an embarrassed smile as he did so.

"Greetings sir," said Kopair, bowing formally as his tutors in the Yard had taught him. "My name is Kopair, in training with the Tower Guard on a trip from Tar Valon with my Mentor. However she and I separated on our trip back to our camp last night, and in the darkness I lost my bearings. I agree with you, it was not an ideal place to camp, but it was more sheltered then most places I could find around here in the dark."

Thanks again all. :)

It's been a busy family day, so I haven't done all I was hoping to do on day 1,  I was expecting the decision on Monday. :P  But I'll be doing some stuff soon. :)

Thanks Owen, and everyone else. :)  It was interesting logging in and suddenly I see boards I never saw before.  Thanks for the warning. :P

Raylin sat at the table next to Jena and put her arm around her and made herself smile at Aslan.

"From the Black Tower eh?  Nice to meet you Aslan.  My name is Raylin.  I've heard some things about the Black Tower since my arrival here.  I know we're in some kind of alliance with your people.  Are you an Asha'man then?"

Raylin leaned back, casually stroking Jena's shoulder. Her whole body was tense, but she forced herself to appear relaxed. A man channeling. Light!  She'd faced trollocks and lived though, and they were pure evil. At least the Black Tower was supposed to be on the side of the Light.  They couldn't be all bad.

"What brings you here?  Business, or pleasure?" she asked, a smile playing across her lips.

Count me in. :)

Sounds comfy. ;)

Some day I'll be able to mentor.

*chuckles*

I was wondering how long it'd take before the edit happened. :D

Hrm...

I don't know Mat.  I guess we'll believe you for now. ;)

*blinks*

*mumbles something about the stupid PG 13 rating*

And it's all thanks to me. :D

I don't know, I was amused. :D

LOL!

Sorry for hijacking your thread like that. :)  As you can see, we're a very, err, "friendly" bunch. ;)

Or, as I always like to say, keep that tongue to yourself unless you plan on using it. ;)

Yeah, services. :P  You know, FL Staff stuff. :D

It's ok nephi, you're the only one that gets "services." ;)

That, and for "services rendered." ;)

Careful Andrea, you can go blind doing that. ;)

It's ok Andrea, we know you're evil without the need for numbers. :)

Hah!  As long as I've got nephi beat then all is right with the world. :D

My An'drea and Kass' Kirsa are roommies.