Shadow was acting...<span style="font-style: italic">strange</span>. Almost as if he'd done something wrong: and by the light, what happened to him? Her brow furrowed as he turned her. Oh he had definitely done something. "What did you do to your shoulder? Ilia stood on tip toe to see the wound. "Is that a<span style="font-style: italic">horse bite</span>?? Does it hurt? Why are you soaking wet?" She made sure to stand enough away that he didn't drip on her, but still fussed over his wound and the tear in his shirt. "This simply will not do." Ilia put her hands on her hips and looked at the young man. He was an absolute mess! She either had not heard his question, or simply ignored it.<br/><br/>Ilia tisked aloud before grabbing the poor fellow by the wrist and dragging him down the street towards a men's clothing shop. When her three hired hands failed to notice her leaving, she paused, looked back to them and watched them talk for a moment before clearing her throat, rather loudly. All three practically jumped out of their skivvies before apologizing profusely and taking their places behind the pair. "I feel sorry for the poor fellow who gets saddled with that horse." Ilia commented with a look to his shoulder. "Oh! I better heal that. We wouldn't want you bleeding on a brand new tunic." Ilia put her hands on Shadow's head, having to both strain on tip toe and pull him down a bit. "There. Hopefully they have something to clean you up with. You two," Ilia motioned towards two of the men. "Go with Shadow." Ilia turned back to him. "Get yourself some knew clothes and also some winter wear. If you can think of anything else, get it. Not anything perishable. We can get food and whatnot the day we leave." Ilia beckoned the last man to follow her and his face filled with dread. "I'lllet in touch with Luna for dinner tonight. We need to discuss supplies, plans, and whatever else." With that Ilia got lost in the crowd.<br/><br/>____<br/><br/>After leaving Shadow, Ilia found a pair of boots before making her way back to the tower. She took the man to her quarters where he put her things, paid him, and sent him on his way before making her way to the Amerlyn's study. When mentioned to the Keeper that she was to accompany Luna Sedai on her journey, Ilia was ushered in.<br/>"Mother." Ilia curtsied.<br/><br/>"Ah, so you are the fortunate child to accompany Luna." Ilia nodded. "You have a warder? "<br/>"No, mother." The Amerlyn frowned at Ilia but she quickly continued with an explanation. "But, I plan on bonding one on the journey! Shadow!"<br/><br/>The Amerlyn arched a brow and Ilia blushed. "I see." The older woman crossed her arms and leaned back in her chair, trading glances with Keeper. "Most green's choose an older, experienced warder for their first." Ilia's blush deepened.<br/><br/>"I...like..Shadow." Like? "Wh-What I mean is.. " she was floundering. "We have a lot in common and.." Ilia straightened and steeled herself. She did not have to explain herself. "I want to bond him and I will." The Amerlyn's lip curled into a fraction of a smile at Ilia's change in demeanor. "I am simply asking if I could attain a cloak to give him when I do."<br/><br/>"Done. " The Amerlyn bent over her desk to continue looking over reports. Ilia could only stare, open mouthed. "It'll be sent to your room tonight. You may go, child." She waved a dismissive hand and Ilia curtsied.<br/><br/>"Thank you, Mother." The Amerlyn simply waved her away once again.<br/><br/>Back at her chambers, Ilia pulled the red purse from her belt and took out the orbed necklace. She held it delicately in her hands before speaking into it. "Luna Sedai? I apologize if I am... interrupting anything, but might the four of us have dinner tonight? To discuss our journey?"