<span style="font-family:Quintessential">Xiu had not understood the deal that she had made as soon as the words slipped past her lips. Sure she was impulsive and more often than not she grew to hate that part of herself, but when his cool eyes found hers, she couldn't hide the shock along her irises. Her fingers dug into the ground as she looked up at him and suddenly his attention was not on her. When he stood it was almost like within a snap of his fingers that everything changed. This man wasn't some ordinary elf, nor was he as helpless as she. He was a wizard and the more she watched him and his stature the more she found herself frozen. When he pushed her it was almost like she took a few steps and she stood off on the sides as something more sinister poured off of this man.<br/>
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When she lifted her gaze from Lucius Xiu felt a twist in her gut and as she stood and looked at the elf before her, she recoiled out of habit. She hardly trusted anyone let alone this.. Man. Her family made things hard for her no matter what she was doing. Whether it was for the clothes on her back or the tea in her cup.. Things were always an uphill battle and they had no problem telling her how powerless she would become. That.. Needed to end. Her eyes fell and she pushed herself to take a step forward, swallowing hard. <span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cc99ff">"I'm.. Xiu Athar. D-Daughter of the House of Shadows."</span> Her gray eyes found him and she felt her arms glued to her sides. Unsure if it was out of pure nerves or in order to protect herself she sighed and a slight jingle rested at her side.<br/>
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Her name would have been shocking to say the least. There was no hint that she was lying and as she felt her onyx hair blow along with the wind she tucked a strand behind her ear. She didn't fully understand what he was going to do when it came to payment and a multitude of options came to mind. She could protect him.. Physically she was one of the most skilled shinobi for yalms around but on the other hand when it came to magic she was definitely a liability. A slight huff escaped her and Xiu crossed her arms over her chest. Maybe he needed a protege? Someone to teach and fetch his books. Someone to clean up after his messes.. Her eyebrow quirked at the idea and when she realized she had been falling victim to a daydream she suddenly felt a look of panic crossing her features. <br/>
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<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cc99ff">"My apologies, did.. You say something?"</span> Xiu had a hand on her hip now and she eyed his features, slowly watching his eyes and where his hands were. She didn't know him or where he planned on taking her, but if there was anything the young girl knew it was not to ask questions unless you truly wanted answers. Unfortunately Xiu was at Lucius' mercy and she owed him quite the debt. How he would consider that to be repaid would be another thing entirely, but instead of assuming anything she would sit and wait until it was her time to truly shine.</span>