<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/5/50/BlueAjah.jpg)</div><strong>Character name:</strong>Aleana Schiller (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=234819.msg11575159#msg11575159)<br/><strong>Position:</strong>Keeper of the Chronicles, Blue Ajah<br/><strong>Bondmate:</strong>None (As yet!)<br/><strong>Tag:</strong>Imoko<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Morning, Saven 5, 990NE<br/><strong>Place:</strong>Keeper’s Office<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>Blue Dress (http://www.wearingideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Royal-Blue-Prom-Dresses-13.jpg) and the Keepers Stole of Office<br/><strong>Warning:</strong><br/><hr/>Letting the silence stand after the offer was made, Aleana studied Imoko, her bright tan eyes not missing a thing.  She noted every reaction with seeming calm and serenity even though her heart pounded in her chest.  It had been a risky offer and, if Imoko declined it, there would be the matter of making sure that word didn’t get out to the rest of the Ajah.  As it stood, Aleana would be forced to deal with the aftermath of her decision when word got out but she hoped to train Imoko in secret for the time being.  If Imoko was already well trained and naturally powerful in the One Power when she announced the transition of the network, none of the others could voice opposition.  They might be opposed or be rather upset that those with seniority weren’t chosen but there would be little they could do about it without seeming jealous.<br/><br/>A knot of tension fell loose from her shoulders and stomach when Imoko finally spoke up, at first in disbelief and finally with her acceptance.  A bright, pleased smile broke out over her face, transforming her typically stoic, if not simply stern, features into something else entirely.  Eyes lit up from internal relief and happiness, she didn’t bother to hide it from her Sister for a change.  “I am quite pleased that you’ve decided to accept this offer.  I do understand how it could come as a surprise.”  She mentioned, actually glad that Imoko hadn’t been expecting or awaiting such an occasion.  If Imoko had felt like it was her due or seemed to feel entitled to power and positions, Aleana would have been far more concerned.<br/><br/>Calling on Saidar, Aleana allowed a trickle of the One Power fill her for a moment, unweaving the small protective weave on the top drawer on the left of her desk.  As she let go of Saidar, she picked up a small clutch purse and fished out a key.  Physically unlocking the drawer, she pulled out a large piece of parchment, neatly rolled.  Closing the drawer, she rose and unrolled the parchment, revealing a map (http://sevenspokes.com/images/wallpaper/map-800-8.bmp).  “This is one of several maps that the Blue Ajah uses to track various events and rumors.”  Gesturing over the map, she let Imoko gaze over it at her leisure.  Unlike the typical drawn maps, this one included dots the colors of the Ajahs all over the map, greater clusters of green in the borderlands, whereas some of the colors seemed to crop up in random places.  “Though we use the colors of the Ajah as reference, they actually don’t represent our Sisters nor their activity directly.  As a matter of fact, they are used to reference the opposite of such things.  The green dots typically represent the activities of those agents of the Blighted Lands.”  Pointing at various clusters of green dots in the borderlands, she also pointed out others further south.  Afterward, she poked at a couple of the red dots.  “These are often used where there have been rumors about male channelers, False Dragons and other such concerns.”  She mused and shook her head, giving Imoko a moment to see what she was talking about.<br/><br/>“Some of the other ones, like the grey dots, are used for political concerns across the nations.”  Settling back in her chair, her gaze fell to the map thoughtfully.  “I am showing this to you because part of your task will be keeping tabs on each of these dots.  Sometimes, it will be a simple matter to gain further information and, at other times, you’ll need to maneuver our eyes and ears to new locations so they can follow the rumors and report back.”  She explained casually, almost as though it weren’t a massive undertaking.  She cocked her head and smiled lightly, “I also wished to show you the scope of our undertakings.  While we don’t have nearly enough agents to cover everything and, honestly, we are often forced to trust in the other Ajah’s to handle their own spheres of influence, we do like to be informed.”  Leaning back in her chair, she sighed, the smile falling from her face, returning to her typical stoic expression.<br/><br/>Studying Imoko for a moment in silence, Aleana finally spoke again.  “All of this,” She said, gesturing at the map with a wave of her hand, “Is only half of the information we collect as an Ajah.  The other half comes from within the Tower itself.  As an Ajah, we don’t like surprises and don’t care to be left out of the loop.  With that in mind, we often cultivate relationships within the Tower.  Blues make friends with other Sisters, Gaidin, Accepted and Novices to gather information.  As well, often times our own Gaidin are asked to do the same.  Or, at the very least, asked to share important information they might hear.  There are no rumors too small for us to ignore as even the little things can end up tied to something larger.”  It was an ironic statement considering the meeting she was having.  This discussion was exact proof of her statement even if Imoko wasn’t entirely aware of that yet.<br/><br/>Pausing for another moment, her gaze once again on Imoko, a slight frown crossed her face.  “Does all of this make sense so far?”  She asked, genuinely checking in.  She was aware that it seemed like she was moving quickly though that wasn’t the case at all.  “I might seem to be moving quickly and that’s not my intention.  I just want you to have a firm understanding of the scope of the position you’ll be training to take over.”  It was partially for that purpose but she didn’t include that she wanted to give Imoko a chance to back out before they got too far into the training.  “Do you have any questions or concerns thus far?”  She asked.