"Yes I can perform a Sending. Don't get me started on how many I've sent Sye..." The High Priestess sighed, standing with Elli. "I appreciate your help, Elizabeth. Be sure not to mention that you spoke with me to Sye; she might not have a head for intrigue, but she can put two and two together."<br/><br/>Scarlett escorted Elli back to the entrance hall to see her off. Before they parted, Scarlett would embrace the young woman again. "Not to put any pressure on you...but I'm counting on you." She kissed Elli's forehead and saw her off through the doors of the temple.<br/><hr/><br/>Arriving back at the Shelyn temple, Elli would be told that Commander Syceras is in the middle of a training exercise in the courtyard with the newest class of pages. The first sight she would see upon walking into the courtyard would be the pages gathered around, eagerly observing what appeared to be a sparing match. Syceras was on one side, equipped with a wooden shield and sword. Across her would be a familiar face to Elli, though one largely absent for the last year. Deputy-Commander Leria had a large wooden sword clutched in both her hands, a stand in for the greatsword she would normally be using. She stood just as tall as the commander, but had long flowing black locks that were wildly draped over her shoulders. Both women were dressed in padded armor bearing the rainbow tailed bird of Shelyn on the breast.<br/><br/>Elli would arrive just in time to see Leria charge Syceras with her two-handed practice blade. The commander hopped out of the way, a calculated movement as her opponents wild horizontal swing didn't even graze her. The dance had begun. The pages watched with keen interest, amazed at the display of skill. Elli would recall that she too was treated to a similar exhibition when she began her training; it was always good for knights to be to see what they can aspire to be. The two highest of their order exchanged strikes, blocking and parrying swings and thrusts. Leria brought down a two-handed chop, only to see Syceras twist out of the way. The commander then had her practice sword to the deputy's throat. Leria yielded.<br/><br/>The group of pages gave the women a round of applause, more than impressed. Syceras and Leria exchanged a handshake, the commander whispering in the other woman's ear. Leria nodded. She called in her enthusiastic voice for the pages to grab a wooden sword from one of the available racks and to line up.<br/><br/>Syceras noticed Elli after the match was over and walked over to her. "Morning, Oaks. The report you submitted this morning was more than adequate. Again, good work yesterday."