11-24-2021, 09:19 PM
He heard the words. Heard them but didn’t process them. Maybe it was the mouth speaking them didn’t connect with the rest of her face. He knew her. Every Soldier in the Black Tower knew her name. One visit to the grounds and the Soldiers practically drooled themselves into worthless dogs. Then again, not like many gorgeous women came to town even among the Aes Sedai visitors. Maybe it was because she was the – ahem - partner – of a former M’Hael. Every fresh-faced Soldier daydreamed as much for themselves. The tales of their partnership were legendary.
He knew the face but looked over his shoulder like she may be speaking to someone standing behind him. When it was clear that the Accepted was ever watching, and that the Aes Sedai was expecting him to respond in kind, Jai bowed more smoothly than he felt. An awkward amount of time had passed.
”Lythia Sedai. Thank you for, uh, inviting me?”
It was incredibly awkward to take her arm into his, and although she was incredibly tall for a woman, Jai still towered at her side. One glance at her shoulder quickly averted his gaze elsewhere. It was like leering down the cleavage of your great aunt. Didn’t matter the hotness of any great aunt. It was gross.
Jai wanted to crawl out of his skin, but at least he was inside the Tower. While they walked, he kept his eyes peeled for familiar faces along the way, and the task kept his gaze level with the horizon.
“Lythia Sedai, I appreciate what you did for me,” he finally said, “But do you know where I can find Nythadri Sedai?”
He knew the face but looked over his shoulder like she may be speaking to someone standing behind him. When it was clear that the Accepted was ever watching, and that the Aes Sedai was expecting him to respond in kind, Jai bowed more smoothly than he felt. An awkward amount of time had passed.
”Lythia Sedai. Thank you for, uh, inviting me?”
It was incredibly awkward to take her arm into his, and although she was incredibly tall for a woman, Jai still towered at her side. One glance at her shoulder quickly averted his gaze elsewhere. It was like leering down the cleavage of your great aunt. Didn’t matter the hotness of any great aunt. It was gross.
Jai wanted to crawl out of his skin, but at least he was inside the Tower. While they walked, he kept his eyes peeled for familiar faces along the way, and the task kept his gaze level with the horizon.
“Lythia Sedai, I appreciate what you did for me,” he finally said, “But do you know where I can find Nythadri Sedai?”
Only darkness shows you the light.