<div class="floatright">(http://i.imgur.com/y1uPO9K.jpg)</div><br/>The elven woman had to lean in to hear Miyuki as she spoke, and Miyuki raised her voice a little bit mid sentence to be heard over the sound of the babbling children.  But the elf nodded her head at Miyuki's words before stifling a yawn and saying,<strong> "I trust your intentions Miyuki.  But at the same time the promises of one woman who can use a blade well is not going to be a huge help to me at this moment.  I've been banned from the Acadamey and asked very politely not to enter the Seven Hells, these children are rather annoying as you can tell."</strong>It was true, conversation was difficult at best, the ceaseless barrage of questions making even simple conversation difficult.<strong>"You may call me Terrianna, I used to be an excellent scout and archer.  Maybe if you can find a few more who are willing to take on a difficult task, or a mage or priestess who can break a difficult curse on the ring so I can remove it.  You would have my eternal gratitude.  But at present you have to understand that I have had many people offer their good intentions only to suddenly decide that the reward is not worth the difficulty.  So you'll have to forgive me if I remain skeptical.  I really must get back to my burnt out apartment for I've been awake for almost three days straight now.  The only time I get any sleep is when my body is literally too tired to continue any longer and I pass out."</strong>It did seem true, even her words had a disjointed, chaotic feel to them as if she was having trouble forming sentences correctly.<strong>"My apartment may be a dangerous shit hole that reeks of burnt wood and ash, but at least the door locks.  If you find any way to help me, or others who are willing to tolerate the hell that I carry with me, seek me out.  I am sure that you will have little trouble finding me, for there are few in cheapside who are not aware of my nightmare, or at least of the burnt tower I speak of."</strong><br/><br/>She extended a hand and shook Miyuki's hand, and in that moment Miyuki could see that the elven woman Terrianna had little hope left,<strong>"But I'll understand if I don't see you again.  Good day." </strong>Then with that the elven woman simply turned and began walking deeper down the street that led into cheapside.  Miyuki of course could follow her, try to continue conversation with the elf, but had a feeling that it would have little effect.  The elven woman simply seemed too tired, too beat down, and if she could be honest with herself, even after only ten minutes or so of talking to the woman already she was feeling on edge from the constant babble of the children around her.  Maybe it would be best to continue onto her destination, it was past fourth bell and she did want to visit the shops before it got too late.