<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/>Her lips parting slightly as she was taken aback by the Keeper's invitation to speak her mind freely, Imoko quickly recovered her composure and gave two quick nods, her eyes lighting up and her entire posture perking up even more. It was as if she'd just been stricken by a jolt of energy which confirmed that something very important had just happened. Such an invitation was no small thing at all, and Imoko took it as a symbol of trust from Aleana, one that she did not take for granted at all.<br/><br/>"I will try my best," she acknowledged, remaining conscious of the fact that it might take her some time to adjust to such a dynamic when conversing with one whom she viewed as her mentor and respected so deeply. Imoko would have asked her questions right then, but since Aleana continued and she did not wish to interrupt, she decided to hold them until the Keeper was done speaking, assuming they hadn't already been addressed by then.<br/><br/>Her cheeks lit up with a pink glow and her lips curled upwards into an appreciative smile when the Keeper began praising her so generously, while at the same time she inclined her head slightly and allowed her gaze to dip down in a show of humility. Imoko didn't feel entirely deserving of such lavish compliments, but the words brought goosebumps to her arms and warmed her heart nonetheless. Even if her actions and efforts were never done in search of recognition, that certainly didn't make it any less enjoyable to receive some from time to time!<br/><br/>Of course, Imoko was clever enough to realize that the busiest Sister in the entire Tower had not summoned her just to laud her over breakfast, as wonderful as that might have been, so she was still anticipating to learn the Keeper's true purpose for calling her. When it was finally revealed, she couldn't have been more shocked even if Aleana had jumped out of her seat and slapped her across the face right then and there.<br/><br/>"I...I beg your pardon?" Imoko barely managed to utter the words as her breath caught in her throat. Her eyes had gone completely wide like a pair of round blue lakes formed on her face, and she seemed to have forgotten how to close her mouth all of a sudden. It was all that she could do to cover it with the back of her trembling hand as she struggled to process what Aleana had just said. She was certain of what she'd heard, and yet it still seemed so incredibly surreal. Even as the Keeper described the amount of responsibility and influence which came with being granted leadership of their Ajah's vast eyes and ears network, Imoko could only begin to wrap her young mind around it.<br/><br/>Surely their were other sisters who deserved the mantle far more than she did! Ones who had been Aes Sedai for many more years, who possessed infinitely more experience tending to the network than she did...and yet she dared not question the Keeper's judgment, invitation to speak freely or not.<br/><br/>Suddenly, after a seemingly interminable moment of silence, Imoko slid her chair back and stood up straight in front of the desk. Her eyes narrowing slightly into an expression of solemn resolve, she placed one hand over her heart before answering. "Please...forgive me. Never in a hundred lifetimes would I have expected this!" She paused briefly to collect her thoughts. "If you deem me worthy, Keeper, I humbly accept, and vow to devote myself entirely to training for this most important of tasks. I would sooner forfeit my life than dishonor you." Feeling her eyes beginning to burn, Imoko fought hard to contain her tears, still feeling incredibly touched and overwhelmed in the best possible way.<br/><br/><em>Is this really happening?</em><br/><br/>