<div class="floatleft">(http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd315/Kali_83/D43-1.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Panthea Salvai (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=132468.msg5889710#msg5889710)<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Sage House 205<br/><strong>Time:</strong>Day 1, Afternoon<br/><strong>Tagged:</strong>Micshe Variel<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Panthea felt herself almost holding her breath as she waited for the woman's reply. They'd traveled continuously for sixteen days to reach this area and to hear the response of this woman. They would never make it back, were they turned away. Micshe was clearly in thought as she closed each of the books on her desk and walked slowly toward the others. Panthea was fairly certain she could feel her fellow Sage companions bracing themselves for the worst possible answer. This was the first time in the entire journey that Panthea contemplated the possibility of being turned away. It was something that should have crossed her mind.<br/><br/>When Micshe verbally noted her acceptance, Panthea's relief was almost audible. Though the woman's words were curt, she was warmed by the welcome given her and the ghost of a smile could be seen playing in Panthea's eyes. She, of course, would have gladly given one of the guest rooms to any of the others but she knew from past precedents that morale was kept high when the leader didn't shy from the leading position. She would need to accept the guest room and assign the other to the sage the Elders had bestowed as her second in command, the one to deliver the message were Panthea cut down on the travel.<br/><br/>Panthea inclined her head once again but held the inclination for a matter of seconds. "Thank you Sage Micshe. I speak for my companions when I say that we are very humbled and appreciative of your accommodations and acceptance."<br/><br/>She watched as Micshe struggled with comprehending the information thrown at her. If Panthea had been the nurturing type, she may have gone to the woman to offer a comforting hand. However, she stood her ground and looked on until the woman once again responded.<br/><br/>"Panthea Salvai," Panthea answered, "And these, my Sage companions, are Orion, Gantry, Leon, and Allona." Panthea made a small motion with her left hand to encompass the others behind her.