<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>Tar Valon - Shop<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>Blue Dress (http://www.wearingideas.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Royal-Blue-Prom-Dresses-13.jpg)<br/><strong>Warning:</strong><br/><hr/>Imoko’s humble answers to her questions and the adorable blush didn’t go unnoticed and Aleana found herself pleased, once again, that she had met the other woman.  Even through the strain of being a Novice and Accepted, and the trials placed before both of those ranks, Imoko had remained both humble and hard working.  Many, especially those newly raised to the title of Aes Sedai, had a large ego.  Granted, after the experiences they made it through, it wasn’t entirely hard to see why but it was still a trait that Aleana had grown less and less fond of in her years at the Tower.  Imoko, in all ways, was a breath of fresh air for her.<br/><br/>“That’s fantastic.”  She mused about the boxes, her gaze flicking to the choices she had made for both herself and Merean.  The detail alone, whether they were real locations or no, would have had her interest but the fact that they depicted actual locations made them even more appealing.  “It has been too long since I have travelled and actually paused to appreciate the world we live in.”  She continued wistfully and then shook her head, shaking off the bit of nostalgia.  She had travelled plenty before becoming the Keeper but had been so focused on her missions that she had never bothered to stop and smell the roses so to speak.  It was a minor regret and one something she hadn’t ever considered until recently.<br/><br/>Watching as Imoko gracefully produced the hand held fan, Aleana smiled at the display.  “Those would certainly come in handy!”  She said, her gaze wandering over the pattern on the fan.  “Both practical and pretty.  A perfect accessory.”  She complimented honestly.  There had been many times that something like that would have been incredibly useful.  Small enough to keep on her person discretely, can be made to match wardrobes and useful for hot and stuffy meetings, Aleana was rather surprised that every woman at the White Tower didn’t carry one.  Her gaze didn’t waver as Imoko made the cute accessory disappear once again and chuckled lightly, “If you offered to make those for the Aes Sedai, you could be swimming in favors.”  She mentioned casually but it was anything but casual.  Favors could go a long way at the Tower itself and offering other skills to the women could secure some favor among the Sisters.<br/><br/>Following Imoko, Aleana eyed a few cultural treats offered by the talented worksman as they made their way toward another tidbit that Imoko wished to show off.  Stepping closer to inspect the pattern, Aleana nodded, “That’s gorgeous.”  She commented as she repeated the name of the item in her mind a few times to remember it.  Studying the other woman for a moment, a flicker of seriousness crossed her tanned face quickly before falling away.  “Has it been long since you have had the chance to visit home?”  She asked the other woman, curious.  It wasn’t entirely uncommon to suffer homesickness once becoming an Aes Sedai.  Before reaching that rank, travelling that distance was not permitted but Aes Sedai were allowed to come and go as they saw fit.  It wasn’t uncommon to wish to return home briefly once that freedom was once again allowed.<br/><br/>“I had returned to Arad Doman shortly after joining the Blue Ajah.”  She paused and wrinkled her nose.  “While I did have legitimate business there, I was so happy to see home again.”  She remarked, her tan eyes darkening for a split second.  The trip hadn’t gone at all well and before she had known it, she had been enmeshed in both politics and a small group of Darkfriends.  The trip had reminded her of just how much she had changed in her time at the White Tower and how different her perspective had become.  Even so, she had enjoyed seeing her homeland again – the familiar sights, people and customs that she had been raised with.<br/><br/>Shaking her head again, a habit she often used to push her train of thought to a new track, she paused for a moment.  “Before we’re done for the day, there was something I wished to discuss with you in regards to Shienar.”  She mentioned casually, keeping her tone intentionally light to reassure Imoko that it wasn’t bad news nor anything to be concerned about.