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The noonday sun shone down brightly after the rain had cleared the previous day. And while Aselia was still troubled over the previous days demands at least today had only been full of bringing in the new lotus'. Lately Aisha seemed to like bringing her daughters into the world in the morning. Which thankfully left Aselia with quite a large portion of the day left to herself since some of the other duties were either on hold, or things she wasn't yet old enough to join in on.

After a few moments decision Aselia had settled on walking down to the market. A favorite past time she had picked up from Eshe. And while Eshe may not have been either one of her parents she was the one who had raised her. And so in Aselia's mind, Eshe was her mother. Her walk was slow as she moved down towards the hustle of the sisters. Trying to keep her poise the way that Eshe had always done. Her mind wandered giving her a look of vacancy. Perhaps she could pick up supplies for her journey to Jauhar, she was in need of meeting some of these hybrids that Rishima had mentioned.

Aselia entered the market, unaware that an unusual calm had settled over the sisters with her presence. Regarded among her people as she was, there was still speculation about her authenticity as a Mystic. However, having grown up with it, Aselia had learned to ignore it.

It took some time for Aselia to realize someone had approached her. Giving a soft warm smile the young mystic to be realized it was a youngling. She regarded the girls offer a moment before shaking her head. "Sorry youngling, I have no need for a basket today." Giving her a pat on the head Aselia started towards the market again. Feeling a sense of unease she glanced back towards the youngling. Was there something else she had wanted?

Well if there was it wouldn't surprise her if the bold girl would follow to ask. Most did that when they wanted her company. When she was young she had often followed Eshe with question after question. Today she needed items, mostly she was out here to get several materials for her bow.

Aselia paused as the young girl called out to her. So there was something else she wanted after all. Turning to beckon the girl forward Aselia smiled down at her. It wasn't often that others asked for her time unless they wanted to approach Aisha, or needed her assistance with something. Being the youngest of the three mystics she wasn't regarded as wise enough to be giving advice, being as she was still young herself.

"I don't mind at all. But follow me. You must be brave to approach in such a crowd. I'm hungry though. Lets find something to eat first." Aselia could feel the tug of hunger. Knowing she hadn't eaten since early before her duties had started. She hadn't had time to eat during them either. And was not too occupied to go home and cook. Reminding herself that it was her intention to eat down in the market today and not at home. "Any ideas on the good places to eat?" Aselia was just trying to be polite, having often come down with Eshe to eat.

"Well no matter, I do know a few." Aselia walked through the market, making sure to remain aware of where the youngling was so she didn't accidentally lose her in the crowd. Stopping at a stand Aselia pointed to several buns and what looked like some soup. Thanking the individual she offered some of the food to the youngling. Moving away so they could sit quietly in peace Aselia took a large bite out of her bun and chewed. The sweetness was divine.

After a couple chews she swallowed and turned to the youngling. "So you wanted to ask something, I'm not going to make you wait until I'm done eating but what is it you need?"

Taking another bite Aselia watched the youngling. Chewing as she was asked a very simple question. Raising her head to look up towards Aisha, Aselia seemed to have gone distant for a moment before quickly swallowing her food and apologizing. Why wasn't she asking this of her own mother? It is a proud moment when I youngling already knows what they want to strive for. "Have you chosen a weapon yet little one?" Aselia asked watching as the girl only seemed to be playing with her food.

Not hungry? Perhaps the child was merely nervous and wasn't able to eat in such a situation. Maybe after she calmed her nerves, Aselia thought to herself. Which would mean she needed to ask questions, prob a bit in order to answer hers.

Aselia smiled at the girl nodding. "The blades are a powerful choice. A very strong will indeed resides in choosing those. You already seem the type that could brave battles head on. The blades will do you justice." Aselia took another bite of the bun letting the silence hang again before speaking again. "It is important that you focus on your studies though, in your studies you can learn how to think in battle. It is better to use your head than go with what your gut says. Sometimes your gut can lead you into all kinds of trouble."

Another long pause before the mystic to be spoke again. "What is it that made you choose the blades?" Taking a sip of her soup Aselia watched the girl calmly. Glancing up every now and then to regard another sister as they passed by.

Aselia nodded. "Have you learned from not using your head that it can cause you problems?" Aselia shoved the rest of the bun into her mouth and chewed slowly savoring the last of the sweetness within. Listening intently as the girl spoke about her mother. Her face puzzled as the girl mentioned looking at them when her mother wasn't around. "There is nothing wrong with the curiosity to look. You're mother knows best not to let you handle them while you're small. Perhaps ask her if she can train you with sticks first. Ask her about her fighting style." She gently urged of the youngling.

"I am sure your mother would be exited to know that you want to learn something. Does she know you are interested in the blades?"

Listening quietly to the girl as she finally spoke something longer than a few words Aselia continued to look up at Aisha. The youngling was lucky, and it made Aselia rather envious of all the young ones. They would have years to be free from the weight of responsibility. The only real worry they had was over their studies. As for her on the other hand. The moment she had shown potential as a mystic she was being groomed for what would lay ahead. Three languages had to be learned, as well as duties like helping to bring the younglings into the world from the lotus and to their mothers. Now that she was getting older and her magic was starting to present itself, she was going to have to learn to control that but it was hard. Out of control which made her moody and resentful towards her abilities. Ontop of that she had to learn to focus on a particular weapon. In her case she had chosen the bow. It had been the most likely to help her focus her magic. The staff would have just sent it spiraling further out of control.

"Responsibility is good to have, and a good thing to show. But why not tell your mother these things?"