<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/BlueAjah.jpg)</div><strong>Character name:</strong>Imoko Kiraga   (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=234819.msg11594853#msg11594853)<br/><strong>Position:</strong>Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah<br/><strong>Bondmate:</strong>n/a<br/><strong>Tag:</strong>Aleana<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Morning, Saven 5, 990NE<br/><strong>Place:</strong>Keeper’s Office<br/><strong>Warning:</strong>n/a<br/><hr/><br/>The habit of waking up at dawn was one which had stayed with Imoko even though she no longer had any mandatory chores or classes to attend in the morning. Muscle memory, perhaps, since her time as an Accepted was not that far behind her, but she didn't mind at all. Embracing the sun as it came up over the horizon was a good way to start any day off on a positive note, and it served as the perfect allegory to remind her of the charge that she and her Sisters had all taken on, which was to ensure that the Light would always remain strong, ready to chase away the Shadow. The reminder was not necessary, but Imoko appreciated it all the same, and so she could often be found out in the gardens at sunrise, sipping a cup of tea.<br/><br/>On this particular day, she'd chosen to linger in the gardens for a few hours longer to help Lucinda Sedai, one of the sisters who tended to them. In Fal Dara, the only gardening done was of the practical variety meant only for growing food to sustain the soldiers, so there was still much for Imoko to learn from Lucinda and the others. Flowers in particular had enthralled her ever since she'd first arrived at the Tower, their brightness and endless variety of color seeming almost otherworldly to her after she'd known only the gloom and dullness of a Blightborder fortress-city. More fascinating still was the duality between their lovely, fragile appearance and their impressive resilience, as proven by the new blossoms after every winter. It was a goal that Imoko had to strive for, herself.<br/><br/>She was very pleased at the sight of the young Novice Sebelle entering the gardens with a certain haste and determination in her gait. Not only was she a sweet girl with a very pleasant demeanor, but Imoko also knew her as one of the Keeper's favorite helpers and messengers. She replied to the girl's respectful curtsy with a warm smile and a slight bow of her head before hearing the message which she anticipated, a summons from Aleana Sedai. After thanking Sebelle, Imoko plucked the blue orchid that she'd been wearing in her hair and slipped it behind one of the Novice's ears, offering another contented smile before heading back to her room.<br/><br/>Without tarrying, she changed into something more appropriate for meeting with the Keeper of Chronicles, settling on a navy blue kimono, though more than half of it was covered in tapestry of incredibly detailed pink and white flowers. The matching sash cinched around her waist was, as always, finished in a large bow which rested over her back. Having finished with gardening for the time being, Imoko also slipped on her armor-like finger rings before making her way to the top of the Tower.<br/><br/>Knocking softly at the Keeper's door, she let herself in only after having received permission, greeting the beautiful Domani woman with a deep bow. At first, Aleana had struck Imoko as being rather cold, almost intimidating even, reminding her of many of the women she'd known back home, but she'd since gotten to know the Keeper a bit deeper beneath the surface. The seriousness and great attention to detail with which Aleana undertook her innumerable responsibilities was something that Imoko particularly respected and looked up to her for.<br/><br/>"It is a pleasure to see you again, Keeper," Imoko spoke evenly, restraining her happiness slightly into a polite smile as she brought her hands together, causing them to get lost under the wide sleeves of her kimono. It was such a great honor to even be noticed by the Keeper, one which she didn't take for granted even after having spent a good deal of time with the woman over the last couple of years. "How may I be of service?"