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(Warning; sexual content between two consenting women.)
Lanfear was only smiling at her softly before putting a hand against the wall. Trapping Alessia against the wall.
“You are being quiet dear. Spider get your tongue?” Lanfear asked with a small laugh. Alessia raised a brow at this.
“Why are you here?” Alessia asked. She knew how dangerous this woman was. The most powerful channeler to ever live among the women.
“Do I have to have a reason to visit my little dragon?” Lanfear asked. Grabbing her chin again. She looked around. Wondering how this woman was able to just walk into the city without anyone noticing. Then again, this woman was sealed for so long. Alessia decided it was best to get her knowledge up on the Forsakens.
“You are mine.” Lanfear spoke as she leaned in. Her free hand pulled Alessia against her. She struggled against the older woman.
“Let me go.” Alessia spoke.
“Unfortunately I cannot do that.” Lanfear spoke. Leaning in again. Alessia sighed and took a deep breath. Giving Lanfear a warning look as the woman did not catch on. Alessia shouted and released a weave of air. Pushing Lanfear off of her. “Oh. You are lucky I was not prepared for that.” Lanfear spoke as she weaved. Trapping Alessia with weaves of air.
“Did something happen?” A man’s voice asked as onlookers were coming to look in the alley. Lanfear sighed and waved her hand and disappeared.
“What happened girl?” A woman asked. Alessia frowned and shook her head.
“I apologize.” Alessia spoke.
She began to weave to clean up the alley of the dust she created before turning and stopped. Moiraine was watching her. There was a look on her face.
“What happened?” Moiraine asked. Alessia decided not to tell her since she wouldn’t believe her.
“I saw rats. Got rid of them.” Alessia spoke.
“Ah! Thank you girl! Who knows what would have happened if we had pests in the city.” The man spoke as the crowd began to thin. Moiraine however did not believe her.
“Come. We need to head inside.” Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded and followed the woman in blue. She was looking around as the itchy feeling of wanting to explore the city was hitting her again.
“Is there a chance that I can explore the city?” Alessia asked.
“Not right now. We have much to do before we get settled.” Moiraine spoke. Alessia was silent as she followed Moirine into the house they would be staying in. Looking at the building. It almost looked like the Tower by design and color. White stone that looks like marble. She entered after Moiraine and heard voices saw her friend.
“Tarna Sedai.” Alessia spoke with a smile and walked up to her with a bow.
“Imagine running into you here!” Tarna spoke with a smile. Gently nudging her.
“Daughter Alessia. Get unpacked. Dinner needs to be bought and prepared.” Verin spoke as Alessia nodded with a bow and followed the Brown Ajah down the hallway. She was shown to the room she would be staying in. Seeing Liandrin was in the room across from her. This made her smile. Setting her bag down on the bed and unpacked. Hearing the door close behind her as she turned only to be met with lips. She smiled and pressed for more.
“Moiraine said you get rid of rats in the alleyway?” Liandrin asked as she pulled away. Alessia frowned and shook her head. Liandrin pressed for more information.
“It was her.” Alessia spoke. This made Liandrin frown and sigh.
“Guess it was only a matter of time before she found you.” Liandrin spoke. “You are to go nowhere alone.” Liandrin added.
“Moiraine said that as well.” Alessia spoke.
“Well, I hate to agree with her but she is right.” Liandrin spoke. Alessia nodded and finished unpacking before heading back into the sitting room.
“Verin Sedai, may I go to the markets to get dinner?” Alessia asked.
“I’ll go with her.” Liandrin spoke before Moiraine said anything.
“Very good.” Verin spoke as she handed Liandrin the money. Alessia grabbed her cloak and wrapped it around her shoulders as she waited by the door. Liandrin grabbed her black cloak and took the lead out. Alessia followed with her hands behind her back.
“I still want to explore the city.” Alessia spoke.
“Well, when I have to run errands in the city, I can bring you. Though, you are here for training.” Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. Feeling an arm wrapped around her shoulder as she was guided down the street. She was looking around to see the several banners handing over buildings. They were red and gold of the Lion throne.
“Andor supports the Lion throne.” Alessia spoke as Liandrin nodded. They stopped by the markets.
“Indeed they do.” Liandrin spoke.
“I am rather curious. Andor’s rule doesn’t include Tarabon. But since I live at the Tower, does that mean she is my queen now?” Alessia asked.
“Seeing that I am also from Tarbon but live at the Tower, yes it does.” Liandrin spoke. Alessia smiled. She loved learning things about her Red Ajah. She grabbed a basket and loaded it with some fruits and vegetables. Knowing Alanna loved her fruits. She paid for them from her own money.
“Come along, love.” Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded. Following the woman in red. “Where did you see her?” Liandrin asked. Alessia pointed down the alleyway. The Forsaken was not there anymore but she had a feeling she was around. She looked over her shoulder and sighed. She was feeling paranoid now. Pushing the thoughts back as she followed Liandrin down another street.
“Oh! A library!” Alessia spoke as she pointed.
“Want to see it before we head back?” Liandrin asked as Alessia nodded. She just wanted more time with the older woman. There was a book she wanted to get. Wondering if the library had any. They had finished getting the things they needed for dinner as they made their back to the library. They entered. Alessia took off down an aisle. Leaving Liandrin behind as she was also browsing the shelves. Alessia was looking in a certain section. She stopped and felt a hug from behind. She smiled and leaned back a little.
“Did we get everything we needed for dinner?” Alessia asked. She turned in time to be met with a kiss. She smiled into it. Sliding her arm around the waist of the older woman. Liandrin then broke free.
“Hurry up. I am sure my sisters are hungry.” Liandrin spoke. Alessia nodded and searched down the shelves again. She found a few books she wanted to read and grabbed them. Walking up to the woman at the front.
“I would like to get these please.” Alessia spoke with a smile.
“There is a small fee since you do not live here.” The woman spoke as ALessia nodded and paid for them. She packed the books into the basket as she held the door open for Liandrin. The older woman smiled at her before taking the lead again back to where they would be staying.
Putting the books on her bed as she left her room. Heading back into the kitchen and set the basket down. She was wondering how her friends were doing. She knew Jane was constantly on the go like she was now. Nynaeve and Egwene were both still Novices and learning. She knew Nynaeve hated cleaning and classes. Saying it made her feel like a child.
“I heard you got books from the library.” Verin spoke as she started a conversation. Alessia nodded with a smile.
“For light reading.” Alessia spoke as she was rinsing the vegetables clean.
“So, you enjoy reading?” Verin asked as she leaned against the counter while drying her hands from washing them. She had the meat cut and cooked.
“I do enjoy reading. Learning about new things.” Alessia spoke.
“You sure you aren’t a Brown at heart?” Verin asked with a smile. Alessia only smiled before cutting up the food and setting them in the pot over the fire. While waiting for the variables to cook, she went back to her room. Seeing there were some new books on the desk, more writing tools and parchment. She had a feeling she was going to be writing essays. She pulled out her journal and set it down as well. She grabbed the book she wanted to read about the Forsakens and sat on her bed. The sun was getting low but still gave a decent amount of light for reading. She was lost in thought while reading about them. All thirteen of them. Their talents and what they did. One kept catching her eye as she kept reading about the silent one that stayed in the shadows. Alessia closed the book and put it down before heading back to the kitchen in time to finish. She grabbed the dishes and went to the dining room. Setting the table as Verin brought the food to the table. Alessia smiled and went to every door. Knocking on them to let everyone know that dinner was ready. Seeing everyone gather at the table to eat. Alessia just realized how everyone was getting along. Passing the food around. She smiled at this. This was one of the things she enjoyed seeing. She sat between Moiraine and Liandrin at the table. Feeling her thigh touched by the Red Ajah. Alessia smiled and filled her plate. Eating in silence while listening to them speak about their day and current events.
She took all the dishes when she cleared off the table after dinner. Setting the items in the wash basket and began to clean. Tarna had come into the kitchen to help.
“Sister Liandrin said to meet her in the washroom.” Tarna spoke softly as Alessia nodded.
“Now?” She asked. Tarna nodded.
“Yes. I’ll finish up here.” Tarna spoke. Alessia smiled and nodded with a bow before heading towards her room. Grabbing a towel and nightgown. Wondering why the Red Ajah wanted her to meet her in that room. She looked around to make sure she wasn’t seen. She entered. Closing the door behind her. Liandrin was naked in the washtub. Alessia set her clothes to the side and stood behind Liandrin. The older woman was leaning back with her eyes closed. Alessia took advantage of this and kissed her bare shoulder.
“Mmm.” Liandrin spoke before opening her eyes. “Going to stand there or join me?” Liandrin asked. Alessia took her clothes off from the day and slowly got into the washtub with the older woman. “Turn around. Put your back against me.” Liandrin spoke. Alessia did as she was told and leaned back. Feeling the older woman’s arms snake around her waist. Alessia felt her heart beating now as her cheeks were turning a light pink. She had no idea why this woman was still giving her butterflies inside.
“Relax.” Liandrin whispered into her ear and she did. Then she felt it. The older woman placed a hand right between her thighs. Alessia gasped and covered her mouth. Liandrin pulled her hand away. “There are weaves of air around. Be as loud as you can.” Liandrin whispered seductively into her ear. She nodded her head lightly with a soft moan. Liandrin started working her fingers and found the sweet spot. Alessia shifted a little. Liandrin had her hold on her tightly. Not being able to escape, she surrendered to the pleasures. Her head was now tilted back as her hips had a mind of their own. ALessia then shifted. Liandrin gave her a curious look before she straddled the older woman’s waist. Not knowing, Liandrin was already prepared and slipped her two fingers straight in. Alessia was caught off guard and moaned loudly. Her head tilted back as she felt kisses along her neck and collar bone. She relaxed as she felt them go deeper. Groaning lightly as her free hand went between Liandrin’s legs and found her entrance before entering. Pleasing the older woman as she was doing to her. Her left hand grabbed a hold of the washtub side to keep her balance. Moving her hips against Liandrin’s fingers as she kept her pace. Liandrin had given into the pleasure as well. Feeling the bond increased the feeling as Alessia had already reached the ecstasy high as her lover reached only seconds after. Did it not take much work. She stayed there for a moment as she caught her breath. Pulling back as she was pulled right back in. Feeling the wet soft lips crash against her own. She loved the taste of the older woman’s lips. Feeling the heat rush through her body as she pulled back a little. Cupping Liandrin’s cheek as she was staring into the light blue eyes.
“I love you.” Alessia spoke so softly, she could almost not be heard. Feeling her heart race, she had finally confessed to the Red Ajah.
“And I love you, my little dragon.” Liandrin spoke in reply. Alessia sighed in relief with a smile before kissing her again. Feeling a hand go up and down on her back. Liandrin was finally washing her back. It was time to get clean and make sure the others were not worrying about them.
“Come. Time to get cleaned.” Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded and took the sponge.
Brushing her hair as she had one of the books Verin had given her propped up against the wall. She was in her nightgown and felt very weak in the legs. Finishing her hair as she left it down. Flipping through the pages as she was skimming through the reading. Writing down key points of what she was reading. Knowing Verin Sedai would be testing her on what she read in each book. She closed it and stretched before walking over to her bed and crawled into it. She weaved the candles off while laying down. Letting the moonlight be the only source of light. Hearing footsteps as her door opened and closed.
“Still awake?” Liandrin asked.
“Yes. Just laid down.” Alessia spoke Feeling the bed shift then a pair of arms pulled her close. Alessia snuggled right up.
“I am leaving tomorrow. We managed to find the male channeler. Sister Tarna is shielding him for now. We are taking turns on doing so.” Liandrin spoke.
“I will miss you.” Alessia spoke and kissed the woman’s forehead.
“And I you.” Liandrin spoke. Hearing the soft breathing of the Red Ajah, she knew the woman had passed out. She gently ran her fingers through Liandrin’s hair softly as she closed her own eyes. Hoping that sleep would come to her and it did. Almost instantly.
“Wake up my little dragon.” A voice she knew as she opened her eyes and shot up. Looking around the room. She was back in her own room in Tarabon. Lanfear grabbed her chin and forced her to look at the woman. Their lips met again. Alessia pulled back quickly and fumbled around. Trying to get out from under the blankets and falling off the bed. After the thump and struggle, she stood up and caught breath. Staring at Lanfear again who was laughing at her.
“You sure are entertaining!” Lanfear spoke and sighed with a smile.
“What the hell do you want from me?!” Alessia shouted at the woman. Knowing full well she was in the Tel’aran’rhiod.
“As I have said, do I need a reason to see my dragon?” Lanfear asked.
“I am not yours!” Alessia snapped while crossing her arms. “I already belong to someone.” Alessia added. Not breaking eye contact.
“Who? The Aes Sedai you bonded with? Oh please. Like she knows how to keep you happy?” Lanfear spoke as she stood up and walked over to her. Alessia stepped back.
“I don’t care what you say. I love her.” Alessia spoke. Lanfear scoffed at this and shook her head while looking out of the window.
“You can love more than one person. Just like you did in your past life.” Lanfear spoke. Alessia raised a brow at the Forsaken.
“I don’t even know you.” Alessia replied. Lanfear moved so fast, Alessia barely had any time to react.
“Then get to know me.” Lanfear spoke. Cupping both of her cheeks. Alessia moved away from her and sighed.
“Why should I even trust you?” Alessia asked. Her hand was taken as Lanfear placed it upon her chest. Alessia could feel Lanfear’s heart beating. “So you do have a heart.” She spoke in a sassy tone. Lanfear rolled her eyes at this before speaking.
“Did you not read about me? I know there are books about me.” Lanfear spoke as she sat back down and crossed her right leg over her left. Alessia was watching her closely. “We were lovers in your past life.” Lanfear spoke. ‘No wonder those lips felt familiar.’ Alessia thought. She sat in the chair across from the Forsaken.
“Why are you so keen on me becoming yours?” Alessia asked.
“I love you, my little dragon.” Lanfear spoke. It was Alessia’s turn to scoff at this.
“As if you can love?” Alessia asked. “You are nothing but a liar and a murderer.” Alessia spoke softly.
“You say that like it’s going to hurt me.” Lanfear rolled her eyes again. “The sooner you realize your destiny, the better this is going to be for all of us.” Lanfear added.
“My destiny?” Alessia asked. “Is with the Light. Becoming a strong Aes Sedai. That is all I want.” Alessia spoke as she now crossed her legs.
“You become an Aes Sedai, then what?” Lanfear asked.
“I help fight for the Light. Protect the people.” Alessia replied.
“What about you? What do you truly want?” Lanfear asked. Alessia was silent at this. She was never asked about that.
“I have my friends and Liandrin.” Alessia spoke.
“You are allowed your friends but you are not allowed lovers from what I have learned about the Aes Sedai of this time.” Lanfear spoke.
“That is where you are wrong.” Alessia spoke as Lanfear was watching her. “We are allowed to have lovers. We however are not allowed to marry and have our own families.” Alessia spoke. “We have to put our feelings to the side. Put all else before ourselves.” Alessia spoke.
“See how the Tower limits you?” Lanfear asked. Alessia was confused at this.
“What do you mean?” She asked.
“You take oaths. It limits your powers. Of who you truly are. Your own identity. The Tower strips you of everything as you become a slave to the Tower. Only doing what it tells you to do.” Lanfear spoke. Alessia never thought the Tower would do something like that. “I know you have asked questions that are frowned upon. Tell me dear, have you questioned what the Light’s doing? The pain? The suffering?” Lanfear asked. Alessia was rigid in her spot now. How could the woman know about this? “Everytime you ask, you are told to be silent or stop questioning the Light’s doing?” Lanfear also asked. Alessia frowned at this and looked down to the side. Hearing footsteps move towards her. Feeling her chin grabbed and lifted. Staring into the dark eyes again. Alessia sighed and tried to move away. Only Lanfear to grab a hold of her.
“Stop.” Alessia spoke weakly and shook her head.
“You have the right to question things. To want. To crave that power.” Lanfear whispered into her ear. Alessia shivered and shook her head again.
“No. I cannot.” Alessia replied. Her chin was now grabbed roughly. Looking into the dark eyes again. “Open yourself to me.” Lanfear spoke softly.
“No. I cannot.” Alessia replied.
“You will not be able to deny me any longer. You will soon realize that.” Lanfear spoke. Watching the Forsaken step back. Kissing her own hand and blew the kiss towards Alessia. The blown kiss had kicked her out of the Tel'aran'rhiod.
Alessia shot up from the bed as she was sitting up. Pulling her knees to her chest and hugged them. Feeling her eyes sting as a few tears fell. It had been a while since this happened. She sniffled and wiped the tears away. Feeling the bed shift and pulled into a tight embrace.
“What is it, my love?” Liandrin asked softly.
“It’s Lanfear.” Alessia spoke as her eyes met Liandrin’s. “She wants me and she isn’t going to stop.” Alessia added.
“Just because she is a Chosen does not mean she can lay claim on you.” Liandrin spoke with anger. Seeing the older woman sigh and pinch the bridge of her nose. Alessia turned and slid her arms around Liandrin’s middle. The older woman instantly reacted by wrapping hers around as well. Rubbing her back. Alessia was silent for a while. Just enjoying her time with the older woman. The sun was now peeking through the window. Feeling her back patted as she sat up. Liandrin sat up as well and got out of bed to change. She was watching as the woman put her red clothes on. Alessia stood up and walked over. Grabbing her brush and motioning for Liandrin to sit. She did. Brushing the long honey blonde hair. Putting up several braids before putting them together. Smiling at her work before kissing Liandrin’s cheek but missed when the woman turned her face. Catching her lips instead. Alessia chuckled at this.
“I will be back in a few days.” Liandrin spoke as Alessia nodded her head. Seeing the older woman stand up and face Alessia. Cupping her cheeks before departing with a few quick kisses. Alessia frowned while Liandrin had taken her leave. She sighed and took her leave from her bedroom.
“See you soon, daughter Alessia.” Tarna spoke with a wave. Alessia smiled and waved back. Seeing the reds take their leave.
“They finally leave?” Moiraine’s voice came as Alessia went to the kitchen to start breakfast. “You slept in today.” Moiraine then added as Alessia frowned.
“I apologize, Moiraine Sedai. Won’t happen again.” Alessia spoke softly. Moiraine walked up to her and rubbed her shoulder.
“No need to be. Just wanted to make sure you were alright.” Moiraine spoke as Alessia nodded her head.
“I am. Thank you.” She spoke. Seeing Moiraine turn to leave, Alessia quickly moved in front of Moiraine.
“What are you?” She was then cut off by a hug. Moiraine then smiled and returned the hug. “Finally. A hug from my little dragon.” Moiraine spoke. Alessia chuckled lightly and pulled back and went back to working on the breakfast.
“I will be back soon. No leaving by yourself.” Moiraine then spoke as Alessia nodded her head. Watching the Blue Ajah took her leave. She went to set the table with the food as well. Calling the others. She waited before eating her own food. It seemed everyone was quiet this morning.
Pulling out a clean parchment and began working on her essay that Verin Sedai had tasked her to do. She had finally finished reading one of the books and set it aside. She finished the book she checked out as well. She knew the only way to truly know them was to actually speak to them. Alessia sighed as she stacked the books she needed to return on the desk. She was going to ask Verin Sedai if she could return them today and check out more. She finished her essay and waited for it to dry. Being impatient, she weaved to dry it faster. She stood up and rolled it up. Taking her leave from the room. Walking down the hallway and stopping. Knocking on a door. It was answered.
“Adeleas Sedai.” Alessia spoke with a smile and a bow. She handed the essay over.
“Done already? That was fast.” Adeleas spoke with a smile.
“If she is done with her lesson today, may I give her one?” Alanna asked.
“Of course! If you think she is up to it.” Adeleas spoke.
“I was hoping to go to the library and return the books I took and would like to check out more.” Alessia spoke.
“Of course. Be quick about it.” Adeleas spoke as Alessia nodded. She was smiling while quickly making her way back to her room to grab the books. Grabbing her coin purse as well. Seeing that it was getting light. She frowned at this. Deciding that she would get a temporary job here in the city at night. She was at the entrance when Alanna came up to her with a smile.
“Sister Moiraine said you are not to go anywhere alone.” Alanna spoke as Alessia nodded at this.
“Just going to the library.” Alessia spoke as she had her books under her arm.
“I know. Come along.” Alanna spoke as the Green Ajah took the lead out of the house followed by her warders. Alessia chuckled lightly before following. Closing the door behind her as she almost had a skip to her step. Humming softly as Alanna took a turn down the street.
“Going to grab dinner while you head to the library, alright?” Alanna asked as Alessia nodded her head. Watching the woman walk over to the markets as Alessia turned to head into the library. She smiled at the woman and set the books down.
“If you want to put them back on the shelf and come back to sign off.” The woman spoke.
“I would like to check out more books if possible?” Alessia asked.
“Of course dear!” The woman spoke as Alessia turned to the shelves. Putting the books where she found them and spotted a book that caught her attention.
“We do have books for sale as well.” The woman called out. Alessia walked back up and was shown where they were. She found the exact book that caught her attention. “Take an interest in spiders, have we?” The woman asked.
“I have for some odd reason.” Alessia spoke as she picked the book up. There was another book next to it about the age before them.
“What is this book about?” Alessia asked as she picked it up.
“It’s about the Age of Legends apparently. No one really cares about it, only the wars that came after. That book covers it.” The woman replied. Alessia nodded and pulled out her money to pay for the books. She was happy with her purchase. Tucking it under her arms as she signed the books back in before taking her leave. Seeing Alanna was waiting for her.
“Find anything?” Alanna asked as Alessia nodded her head.
“I did! Just more light reading.” Alessia added. Seeing Alanna had a basket of food.
She put her books up when they arrived back.
“We need to get some different clothes for Alessia. Have her blend in.” Alanna spoke as Alessia stepped out into the sitting room.
Blend in, Alanna Sedai?” Alessia asked.
“Yes. So you do not draw attention to yourself. Plus, the Amyrlin wrote to us. She wants us to go harder with your training.” Verin added. Alessia was confused at this.
“What do you mean?” Alessia asked as she sat down.
“Well, we noticed that you are not only excelling but stronger than some of our sisters at the Tower already. So, Mother asked us to go harder on you. Push you to your limits.” Verin explained.
“I see. Thank you Verin Sedai. Alanna Sedai.” Alessia spoke as they nodded at her.
“Come. Time to get dinner started.” Alanna spoke as Alessia stood up as well and followed the battle ajah to the kitchen. Smelling what seemed to be fresh bread.
“Ooh!” Alessia spoke as she looked in the fire oven.
“Sister Adeleas said she wanted some fresh bread with dinner.” Verin spoke as she came into the kitchen as well.
“It smells so good!” Alessia spoke with a smile.
“Indeed it does. She makes the best bread!” Verin whispered with a smile before sitting on a stool at the counter. Conversing with Alanna. Alessia pulled the food out of the basket and began working on cutting the meat. She stopped when Alanna cut the meat with ease with an air weave.
“Oh, teach me that?” Alessia asked.
“It’s just simple. Use the weave to shape it.” Alanna spoke as she showed Alessia again. Alessia weaved the air and imagined a knife shape and it was made.
“Whoa!” Alessia spoke with a smile. Hearing a chuckle from Verin before she went back to cutting the meat. Tonight, they were having stew with bread.She finished cutting the vegetables up and put them in the stew with the meat. Mixing them together as Alanna pulled the bread out. The smell of fresh bread had filled the house. Making everyone come out for dinner. Alessia laughed at this since she didn’t have to go and collect everyone.
“Dinner smells good.” Maksim spoke while giving Alanna a kiss as did Ihvon.
“I think the bread is finally done.” Adeleas spoke as Alessia nodded her head while gathering the dishes to set the table. Humming softly while waiting on everyone to take their seats as she did last. Feeling her stomach growl as she blushed and grabbed a bowl after the others. She only listened tonight. Not wanting to draw attention to herself. Once everyone was done, she cleared the table. Doing all the dishes at the bucket. Yawning lightly but forced herself to stay awake. Once finished, she weaved them dry and put them up before walking into her room again. There she waited for everyone to fall asleep. Looking around her room, she managed to only find Liandrin’s black cloak. Deciding that it would be better to hide herself for now.
She opened her door when she was hearing silence. Seeing that all doors were closed and dark in the house. She grabbed the cloak and wrapped it around her shoulders. Lightly sneaking out of the house. Making sure no one was following her. She stopped and leaned against a wall of a building. The wind picked up again.
‘Release me..’ The voice of a woman spoke again. It was calling to her.
“How?” Alessia asked. She frowned at this. Wondering if she really was going mad. Pushing the thoughts back as she made her way down the street and spotted it. Several people went in and out of the building. It was a tavern and an inn. She took a deep breath and moved forward. Entering the building while looking around. She saw a woman at the bar. She walked up with a smile.
“Aren’t you a bit young to be here?” The woman asked.
“No. I assure you I am of age.” Alessia spoke.
“Huh. Well, what’s your poison?” The woman asked.
“Actually, I was wondering if you needed or wanted help around? Just temporary of course.” Alessia spoke.
“Of course! Light knows I need the extra hands!” The woman spoke and waved for her to follow to the back. She did. She was handed a broom. Alessia took it and took her cloak off.
“Oh. You are from the White Tower?” The woman asked. Alessia looked at her dress and nodded. “That won’t do. Here get changed into these and you can start.” The woman spoke as she waved to a basket. “Pick what you like that fits.” The woman took her leave. Alessia went through the clothes and smiled. She found a black button up shirt and slacks. She took them and went behind a curtain and quickly changed. Seeing a perfect fit. Grabbing the broom and going back out.
“All ready!” Alessia spoke.
“Wonderful!. Get the kitchen swept up and then come back to help pass out the beer.” The woman instructed. Alessia smiled and bowed before heading back to the back. Seeing the mess. She shrugged and began to sweep. It didn’t take her long to finish as she was now rushing about the tavern. Passing out the cups and goblets to those who ordered it. She had given the woman the coins she was given.
“You were given some tips.” The woman spoke and handed Alessia a few marks. She smiled and pocketed them. “So, why are you here?” The woman asked as Alessia was leaning against the bar.
“I wanted to make some extra coins. Need it.” Alessia spoke with a smile.
“That is understandable. Now. Go collect the empty dishes and take them back.” The woman spoke as Alessia nodded with a smile. She went around collecting the empty dishes and stopped.
“Alanna told me that you are not supposed to go anywhere alone.” Maksim spoke. Alessia gulped and nodded. “Get me another drink and we shall keep it quiet.” He spoke with a smile and handed her the empty cup. She bowed and quickly left.
“I never got your name ma’am.” Alessia spoke.
“Call me Dana. You?” Dana spoke.
“I’m Alessia.” She replied while taking the dishes to the back and came back. Grabbing the new cup of ale as she took it back to Maksim who nodded.
“Alright folks! Get out! Come back tomorrow!” Dana shouted. Alessia walked up to the bar and waited. Grabbing all the dishes again.
“Go get some rest. You did well. See you tomorrow. Keep the clothes. Here is a drink before you go!” Dana spoke with a smile as Alessia nodded. She was handed a few coins for her work. Alessia took a drink and coughed a little before chuckling.
“Thank you! Tomorrow then!” Alessia spoke. She put Liandrin’s cloak back on. Following Maksim out of the tavern while humming.
“Did you enjoy tonight?” He asked with a smile. Alessia nodded at this.
“I really did. Did you?” Alessia asked as she was cut off. Maksim had pulled his sword out. Alessia looked around and reached out. Nothing came. She tried again and gasped.
“What is it?” He asked.
“I can’t touch the source!” Alessia began to panic as she heard a whirl of a weave hit Maksim. Sending him flying.
“Maksim!” Alessia shouted as she ran towards him only to get tripped by something. She saw air weaves tightening around her. Holding her like a rope. She was grunting. Maksim was knocked out.
“Who goes there?” Alessia shouted. Then a whoosh of a weave had hit her chest and went through her. Alessia gasped and fell over.
“Ishy dear. I told you to be gentle.” Lanfear’s voice came. Alessia could feel her eyes sting as she was laying there motionless. Seeing Lanfear lean over her. Looking down at her as Ishamael looked down as well from the other side. She heard a snap of fingers and saw nothing but blackness.