<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/35/YellowAjah.jpg)</div><strong>Character name:</strong>Shayella Adair<br/><strong>Position:</strong>Sister, Yellow Ajah<br/><strong>Bondmate:</strong>None<br/><strong>Tag:</strong>Theraeve, Open<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Evening, Saven 5th, 990NE<br/><strong>Place:</strong>Tar Valon Faire<br/><strong>Warning:</strong><br/><hr/>Shayella’s brows shot up as the Amyrlin paused in the crowed intersection and people flocked toward her, seeming to create a crowd around one of the most powerful women in the world.  Flicking a glance at Theraeve, her lips started to curve into a frown before she caught herself.  Touching the One Power, she quickly wove air, replicating the effects that Raine had used moments ago but, in this case, it was for her and Theraeve.  “Is this safe?”  She asked, her inexperience with such things showing through.  Though she had no doubt that the escort the Mother had hand selected would do their jobs well, it seemed like a risky option for Raine.<br/><br/>As her friend and chosen escort seemed content to wander to the stands, Shayella followed, trusting completely in Theraeve’s skill and experience.  Much like when she accompanied her on various adventures to catch male channelers, Shayella followed her lead with ease.  While it might be a giveaway that they were closer than they appeared, it wasn’t a secret that they had worked together more than once.  That fact alone kept Shayella from overt concern.  “Every woman needs a hobby.”  She replied to the question, flashing a quick smile to the other woman.  Stifling a laugh at the choice that Theraeve made with the gaudy piece of jewelry, she let her gaze wander over the offerings.  Fighting the urge to wrinkle her nose at the various garish pieces, she pretended to ponder for a moment, not wanting to offend those running the stand.<br/><br/>“Hmmm… the price for services might be steep.”  She mused, careful with her words.  “Perhaps too steep.”  She added, fighting the grin that wanted to burst through her faked serious expression.  “A night out in Tar Valon.”  She gestured toward the hubbub that was surrounding Raine and the other escorts.  “A less formal occasion…”  She mused, her fingers touching her chin, pretending to be thoughtful.  “With ale.”  Finally, she bobbed her head in a quick, satisfied nod.  It seemed like a good fake payment for services that were always free and at Theraeve’s disposal.  “And it didn’t even include dress shopping!”  This time.<br/><br/>“I will, however, take you up on that one drink.”  She agreed easily, her gaze flicking back to the group surrounding the Amyrlin Seat.  It might be exactly what she needed to relax a bit more.  Though she gave very little outward sign of it, she was quite nervous about Raine and the growing numbers of people that wished to speak to her or simply be near her.  While she wasn’t officially an escort, she still didn’t want anything to happen to the Flame of Tar Valon in her presence.  Not only because it would be a terrible mark on her that would last for the rest of time but also because she actually liked the work the once-Blue sister was doing in the Tower.<br/><br/>Clearing her throat to rid herself of the thoughts and worries, she pointed at another stand that offered refreshments.  It was likely prime real estate and even more so with the Amyrlin so close by.  Slipping through the crowds with ease, as it was no secret they were Aes Sedai, she approached the stand owner and offered a smile.  “We’d both like an ale, please.”  She said and waited as he filled two tankards with their order.  Gaze flicking over the simple stand, she was impressed with the forethought put into it.  A barrel sat next to the basic wooden stand, decorated in bright, festive colors, for the empty tankards.  While she had no doubt that they didn’t get them all back, it might help that some people returned them once done.<br/><br/>“On the house.”  The man said, handing them their ale, his gruff voice made less harsh with the inclining of his head in respect to the two of them.