<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 1.35em;"><span class="bbc_u">Ashley and Sylria in the library</span></span><br/><br/>Ashley, started to hear someone speaking, jumped at the sound of the elf maiden's voice.<br/>"Oh, beg parden, I didn't realize someone was in here." She stammered, swallowing the lump that had formed in her throat.<br/><br/>Remembering her manners, Ashley crossed over to the beautiful and mysterious person across the room.   Bowing her head, she stated, "As we have no one to formally introduce us, It seems silly to stand on ceremony. I am Lady Ashley Browly.  Please, call me Ashley."  Ashley gave the elf a warm, friendly smile.<br/><br/>"And yes, you can help me.  That would be wonderful, thank you.  I had the most horrid dream about Avonleigh."  A shudder passed through her as she spoke.  "Have you seen any books regarding Avonleigh's history in your searching?"<br/><br/>