<span style="font-style: italic">"I have no excuse, Aes Sedai. Can I carry anything for you, back to the tower, Aes Sedai?"</span><br/><br/>Well. Good enough. For now.<br/><br/>Ilia sighed. She couldn't very well leave him here. Could she? She entertained the idea for only a moment before the stocks lifted off of Shadow's wrists and neck. "Yes, you can." A quick motion towards the basket was the only warning she gave before heading back towards the town, expecting Shadow to follow her. "I went shopping in preparation for our trip and I<span style="font-style: italic">was</span>going to have them sent to my rooms, but since you're here, you may as well do it." Yes, she may be acting petty, but Ilia didn't care. He had really hurt her feelings and until he gave an actual apology, she would continue to be so.<br/><br/>"The food is for you" Her words were a bit crisp as she made her way along the cobbled stone walkways, plenty of room given to her by anyone who noticed her ring and shawl: which was everyone. With their path clear it was easy to find her way to the shops she had been to before where she picked up a few good woolen dresses, a stout lair of shoes, a heavy cloak, as well as a blank leather bound book and travel ink. And of course, she expected Shadow to carry it all. Well, she didn't<span style="font-style: italic">expect</span>him too, but she wasn't about to help him. Unless he asked, of course, but she knew he'd<span style="font-style: italic">never</span>do that. Her last stop was at a jeweler where she picked up her stone set into a silver necklace. She, of course, carried that one herself.<br/><br/>Back in her rooms, Ilia had her things dropped atop her bed. She would pack them later, and sat upon the purple tufted stool at her desk, where she placed the book and ink. With a wave of her hand the door shut with a loud clap and Ilia turned to face Shadow, crossing her legs and resting her hands in her lap. "If we're going to get past our little argument we have to talk about it." ilia waited for his response. She wasn't about to begin the conversation. Besides<span style="font-style: italic">she</span>didn't say anything mean, or wish ill will upon him.