<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>Ardan | Closed<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Evening | Saven 5 | 990NE<br/><strong>Place:</strong>Aleana’s Room<br/><strong>Warning:</strong><br/><hr/>Listening carefully as Ardan explained further, Aleana began to mentally relax and finally sat down in the second chair herself.  There didn’t seem to be more to it than an incredibly honed sense of smell and, further, he seemed to understand immediately why she asked the questions she had.  Another excellent example of his skill and knowledge.  He understood the Tower, the various Ajahs and the subtle nuances of their concerns.  He knew when to remain silent and when to speak.  He also knew when to act.  He had waited until the darkfriend had reached his destination for information and that had been brilliant.  Even if another had been capable of scenting the same things Ardan did, how many would understand that it was best to wait?  How many would have stopped the darkfriend before any information had been gathered?  By waiting, Ardan had allowed them to learn a good deal more.<br/><br/>Though it was nearly imperceptible, Aleana’s face darkened a bit at as he spoke of their meeting.  It had been a rather dark time for Aleana as she had been one of those injured far more than she had let on.  As her strengths in the One Power leaned closer to the strength of male channelers, he had seen her as a particular threat and, unfortunately, had her bound for a time.  As she had done with many other things, Aleana forced that to the back of her mind and remained focused on the present, on Ardan, her tan eyes never straying from him.  He had been there after Raine had gentled the False Dragon and they were trying to return to the Tower without the escort of Warders that had accompanied the group.  It was Ardan that had escorted them back.<br/><br/>Stiffening ever so slightly when he asked his question of her, she remained silent for a second, still watching him.  “Thank you for sharing with me and answering the questions.”  She said, turning away from the question for a moment.  Pausing again, she laid her hands on her lap, her fingers entwining.  “I have to admit, that’s an incredibly useful skill.”  She mused and shook her head.  “I agree with your decision to keep it quiet and see no reason to discuss it with others.”  She added, leaning back in the chair for a moment before sitting straighter again, his question rising in her mind and her nervousness returning.  It was much easier to focus on business than it was something so personal to both of them.<br/><br/>Concerned about what would happen if he said no and worried about what would happen if he said yes, she inwardly chided herself.  She had always been a well-spoken and confident woman.  She had been chosen to be the Keeper of the Chronicles because of her skills and abilities.  She had spoken with Kings and Queens, sometimes negotiating and sometimes chiding them.  And now she hesitated.  Now, when she was alone and private, she hesitated to put herself out there and tell him the truth.  Further chiding herself, she crossed her ankles and sat straighter still.  “I asked to speak with you privately only partially because of the darkfriend.  Ever since I picked the Blue Ajah, there have been threats against my life but that is part of what I do.”  She finally said, after sidestepping the question for a few extra seconds.  “The other reason I wished to have a private conversation is because I have, for quite some time now, wished to discuss the possibility of bonding you as my Gaidin.”  She answered his question honestly just as he had done for her even though her heart thudded in her chest at the mention of it.  “I am quite aware that this isn’t something to enter into casually and there might be much to discuss but I would be pleased and proud should you agree to be my Warder.”