10-05-2016, 02:29 PM
There wasn't any chance of her staying behind in the hotel.
Asha offered a smile to each stranger when introduced, but was otherwise a quiet and curious observer. Discipline overwhelmed the more transient emotions of the men here; the most interesting sense actually being that of Elias himself. She'd grown used to the defensive way he interacted with others - his penchant for biting before being bitten - but instead witnessed what felt like the swell of - confidence? It prompted a small tilt of her lips as they were ushered into Captain SynJyn's office.
An inquisitive gaze took in the sparsity of the furnishings, her other senses fluttering to an understanding of the gruff man behind the desk before she set eyes on him. Elias did the talking for them both, and she was content to let him. She noticed the fall of his hand when they sat, and the consideration warmed a space in her chest. It wasn't necessary; this place was full of others, but they were so focused on their tasks the interference with her abilities was minimal. She wasn't weak, nor wanted to be seen as such - least of all now, but she did squeeze his fingers before placing her hands in her lap.
From SynJyn's office they were led away and introduced to Manix. Asha hung back, allowing the men to talk. She was curious about this whole place, though her gaze snapped back when seconds on the heels of Elias's disappearance, Manix winked out too. The surprise registered on her face, followed by a sort of bemused acceptance. The world had grown strange, but she found her tolerance levels greatly increased. She'd spent her life investigating these mysteries anyway. It had been a small step to accept them.
The idea of training - whatever that entailed - was the only thing to crease a frown on her brow; at least when she realised she had been included in the order. When Manix addressed her she realised he had misunderstood. "Oh. Oh, no. No one can teach me,"
she said. "I'm not like either of you."
Asha offered a smile to each stranger when introduced, but was otherwise a quiet and curious observer. Discipline overwhelmed the more transient emotions of the men here; the most interesting sense actually being that of Elias himself. She'd grown used to the defensive way he interacted with others - his penchant for biting before being bitten - but instead witnessed what felt like the swell of - confidence? It prompted a small tilt of her lips as they were ushered into Captain SynJyn's office.
An inquisitive gaze took in the sparsity of the furnishings, her other senses fluttering to an understanding of the gruff man behind the desk before she set eyes on him. Elias did the talking for them both, and she was content to let him. She noticed the fall of his hand when they sat, and the consideration warmed a space in her chest. It wasn't necessary; this place was full of others, but they were so focused on their tasks the interference with her abilities was minimal. She wasn't weak, nor wanted to be seen as such - least of all now, but she did squeeze his fingers before placing her hands in her lap.
From SynJyn's office they were led away and introduced to Manix. Asha hung back, allowing the men to talk. She was curious about this whole place, though her gaze snapped back when seconds on the heels of Elias's disappearance, Manix winked out too. The surprise registered on her face, followed by a sort of bemused acceptance. The world had grown strange, but she found her tolerance levels greatly increased. She'd spent her life investigating these mysteries anyway. It had been a small step to accept them.
The idea of training - whatever that entailed - was the only thing to crease a frown on her brow; at least when she realised she had been included in the order. When Manix addressed her she realised he had misunderstood. "Oh. Oh, no. No one can teach me,"
she said. "I'm not like either of you."