Akara shook her head but she wore a smile on her lips. "You did well today for never having tried something this physically demanding before. We'll have to build up your stamina before we can really train you but we'll get you there. In the mornings we'll run for a mile and then go for a swim hopefully that won't be too hard on you and then in the evenings we'll work on foot work and basic maneuvers." She said with a nod.<br/><br/>Glancing towards the sky Akara sighed softly. "We don't have much time but you need to bath and dress for dinner. You'll feel better after eating I promise." She said flashing the girl a reassuring smile.<br/><br/>Her smile faltered slightly as a thought came to her and she bit her lower lip, "I don't know if you've already found a room but there are some rather nice ones in the west wing when I choose my own room." She paused for a moment before continuing, "The choice is yours but I feel responsible for your safety and I'd feel better if you were near." She said looking nervous though the for her meant her gaze wasn't steady and she kept shifting around unable to stand calmly like she normally did. After a long pause she spoke once more in a very low voice, "It might also make it easier for the...other part of our bargain." She said completely shifting her gaze away from Angela watching her only out of the corner of her eyes.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>At dinner Akara arrived in a swirl of black silk and dark blue silk peaking through the sheer nature of the black silk. She was regal with her sword belted at her hip and a heavy silver necklace hanging around her neck. Ebony hair hung in silky waves down her back rippling as she moved. She took her seat with a brief inclination of her head to her king whom once had seemed so close to her now seemed as distant as the cloud tops.<br/><br/>"I have a questions though they have little to do with this place." Akara said in response to Arex's invitation for questions. "Though I must admit some of your customs here have me intrigued. Several times over I've heard mention of the 'gauntlet'. Why don't you amuse us and explain what that is to help us better understand what type of people you are." She said her voice smooth and soft as she reached for her wine sipping it lightly before setting it back down her blue eyes sparkling softly in the light.