<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 to Tar Valon<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/>Aleana inwardly smiled as they got up to leave the office in the company of one another.  Imoko was an excellent influence on her mood and reminded her that there were many wonderful people in a world that, since she had been raised to Keeper, had become darker and far more dangerous.  Rather, she began to see the darkness and danger that had always been there more clearly and it was becoming harder and harder to remember that the Light was strong.  Stronger than the darkness.  Spending day after day reading about bad news really did taint ones perception and Imoko was just so sweet and eager that it countered the other stuff beautifully.<br/><br/>“I’m glad you’re pleased and enjoying yourself.”  Aleana finally said as they walked down the many stairs of the Tower.  Though her expression had fallen into stern lines, her voice was filled with warmth.  She had an image to maintain but she wasn’t about to be chilly toward Imoko.  “I remember the first night I was allowed to stay in my room in the Blue Hall, I was so excited.”  She mused, flicking a glance at Imoko.  “It was especially nice after the time as a Novice and Accepted.”  The beds were horrible and really did make Sisters grateful for the rooms they received as an Aes Sedai.  And, for the first time in years, it was a private room!<br/><br/>As they left the Tower walls, a tension filled Aleana.  They probably should have asked one or more of the unbonded Warders, Valdar or Trainees to join them.  She had spent most of her years as an Aes Sedai hunting down rumors of darkfriends and even managing to catch some in various activities.  Though it wouldn’t exactly be wise to attack two Aes Sedai, especially ones of their personal power, a bolt from a distance could still kill either of them in an instant.  Trying to shake off the tension as they walked together, casually making small talk, she didn’t want to ruin one of her very limited trips outside of the Tower.<br/><br/>As they entered the shop, she smiled at the way Imoko and the man spoke to one another.  The obvious friendship between them was warming.  Shaking her head as the older man rose with difficulty and bowed, she offered him a warm smile.  “It’s a pleasure to meet you.  Please… there’s no reason to be formal.”  She said, letting him sit back down.  She was used to formal from everyone around her and while it was normally a nice touch, she didn’t want the older man to strain himself.  “This is a lovely shop.”  She added the compliment.<br/><br/>Joining Imoko at the table, she gazed at the beautiful fabrics but her eyes landed on the unique papers and colored wax offered.  Carefully lifting one of them, she inspected it closer, noting the hint of scent coming from the sealing wax.  Brows rising slightly, she glanced over at the fabrics Imoko was inspecting.  “I think I am going to get a few of these.”  She mused, smiling at her Sister.  It wasn’t often Aleana felt like she could let her mask slip but she was out of the Tower and not on official Tower business.  It was the perfect time to allow the woman beneath the title come out a bit.  “That’s a particularly lovely one.”  She said, pointing at one of the options.  “I think it would look lovely for you.”  She mentioned with a light chuckle.  Imoko was already a beautiful woman that seemed to look wonderful no matter what she wore.<br/><br/>“I’ve been looking for a gift for one of the Sitters.  What would you recommend, Imoko?”  She asked, looking for some ideas.  “It’s for Merean, Sitter of the Grey Ajah.”  She added, hoping it might help with some ideas.  It was always difficult to buy things for others but she had hoped to get the Sitter a little something nice.