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: Azalea gazed into the man's sorrowful eyes, they bore the weight of a man who had seen all the pain the world had to offer and had nothing left to see. Clinging to her last shred of serenity, Azalea cleared her throat and composed herself.

When she finally spoke, it was not to Vasquez. "Sisters, would you please tie off your weave and let me speak to them alone please?" The women appeared shocked but begrudgingly did as they were told, sliding the small iron flap shut that let the sound of their convorsation out. Just to be safe, Azalea wove threads of Air and Spirit about them to form a Ward that blocked their voices from the ears of any who might try to listen.

Azalea tried to think of how to begin, this was not an easy proposal to make and she had to word it just-so. They would jump at the opportunity no matter how it was presented, but how she worded it determined her fate. Finally deciding on an approach, Azalea looked to both men calmly, taking a deep breath before beginning. "How much knowledge do you have of the Black Market?" She said it carefully, trying not to give off too many hints at once. Light, I can't believe I am doing this. She chided herself, Yes you can, she argued, you know you can't resist them. You would do anything for them, anything. As she awaited a response from the two men, Azalea's inward battle raged on. :

: Azalea smiled, "I suppose they would." She said slowly, chewing his words over. It was obvious he was refering to Vasquez and himself. Catching Anon's eyes linger on the Aes Sedai outside of her Ward, Azalea shook her head. "They can't hear a thing. Let me demonstrate." A playful smile crept upon her full lips, "THE TOWER IS UNDER ATTACK!!!!!!!!!!!" She screamed at the top of her lungs but kept her body fully still but for her clenched fists. The Aes Sedai outside of the Ward did not so much as flinch. Azalea turned to them though, and motioned for them to leave. They nodded begrudgingly and tied of their threads before leaving. "See? No tricks." Azalea became serious then, her features becoming cold. "It is obvious you are desperate," she said to Anon, "and obviously you want out too Vasquez. What I'm proposing is nothing illegal. As a matter of fact, it is a journey for the Tower and I would be rewarded for my discoveries once I explain what my purpouse for freeing you two were. But none of the nations would approve, obviously, and for that reason the Tower would likely not allow me to leave with you two, though they would understand my reasoning. I need help finding things. Well, actually I would have no trouble finding them," She said, fingering one of her many Ter'Angreal affectionately, "It is just a matter of getting them." A trace of a smile played on her lips, "That is where you two come in." :

~He and Man'Shendar rode through the city for a good deal of the day, but nothing much interesting turned up exept a mind-made-map of the city. He sighed, looking towards the tower often and knowing that it piqued his interest, though he wasn't exactly sure why...
Maybe he wondered what went on with the power behind those walls? Or maybe he was just thinking of a little coin to be made in joining the tower guard? Heck, he may even be thinking of going after all the wonders of the power that must be stored behind that great behemoth of ogier masonry...of course, if he had truly wanted such things, Rhuidean held hundreds...possibly thousands...And if he had wanted to be a soldier, he would have returned to Shienar...And the Power? The Aelfinn had taken care of him there...even if it was for a price...no....something else tore his sight away from the streets, and towards that place...just a....curiosity in general?
Well...he'd find out...tonight...~

Wes smiled as he blocked and spun away. He felt at home while fighting. The only time he felt more so was when he was with Kali, so since this was a combination, he couldn't be more happy. The dragons on his sword gleamed as he lashed out, going more quickly than he had been a second ago. He had doffed both his Warder's cloak and long black coat for this bout. Kali was much better than she thought, and with a staff like weapon he had a hard time keeping up, especially since he had strengthened it for her with the Power.

He still didn't like taking off the Warder's cloak he had worked so hard for, it also seemed to carry a piece of the bond he share with Kali outside of the normal Warder bond. They had both proclaimed their interest for each other awhile before either had been raised, and the ascension not only carried the proof of their skill, but for Wes, it carried and ascension of their relationship on that level as well. Wes had not originally thought of having to remind his beloved to eat and even relieve herself as part of a Warder's job when he had first come to Tar Valon to study with the Warders in Training. But of course he hadn't expected to find one to care about either, so that just went to show him how much life threw you for a whirl.

If you don't want the part about Wes making your Ashandarei stronger, let me know and I will take it out...

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Kali stopped, pushing the unbladed end of her staff into the ground and then waving a hand as she shot a glance at one of the newer people who'd come to see them. A smile curled her lips and she tiped her head in the direction of the girl with the red hair.

"Lets go see if she's interested, shall we? I'm a bit tired as well...sorry but i'm afraid i'm done for now. You know i've got that book and well...that girl looks interested in something.." She smiled, sending a shy week in the direction of Wes knowing that he was tremendously to good to her. Then staff in hand, she moved towards the girl a serene look on her face as she did.

"Hello child, might of be of some assistance?" She asked softly, the expression still in place.

: Azalea was dumbfounded at the man's audacity, though she quickly masked it with the facade of serenity. This man thinks he is in charge! Does he not realize I can leave him to rot in a jail cell until the end of this Age if I choose to?! Azalea met his eyes and held them, not letting him intimidate her as he quite obviously was hoping. A playful smile danced about her features, but her eyes remained cold. "You do realize that I could just leave you to waste away in this lovely cell, don't you? I'm sure that you would enjoy that so very much." She rolled her eyes and leaned back in her chair, pondering his proposal. "So let's just say I am toying with the idea of accepting your offer. How would we go about our timely exodus? My original plan was for you to aid me and then for me to bring you back, bearing the spoils of our little expedition. If I was to let you escape beforehand, my neck would be on the line." As she said this, Azalea made the motion of her neck being slit with her finger, and in that instant, the bonds retaining the men were released. :

Anonitas drew a sharp intake of breath as his bonds were released. A certain amount of trust was being given here, and the witch was on equal ground for a brief moment. He laughed at his own foolishness. Equal ground? I am still the one in the cell, and she still has the key. However, if I let her have her way, we will likely end up with nothing. Anon chuckled again as he realized they had nothing now, so it wouldnt be much of a change. He could see that the Aes Sedai was getting just a bit irritated at his demands. She did have a point; however, Anon had a point as well. “Yes, I suppose you could leave us here to rot forever, and I guess there is nothing we could do about it. The cell is quite lovely if you think about it, and the food has been of acceptable quality.”

Anon smiled as somehow still more surprise came into her eyes. “It’s really too bad that youve decided not too take us. I guess I cant blame you, we are rather untrustworthy people, or so Im told. I was just really looking forward to showing you all the things that can be procured when you know the right people. Im sure youll be able to find other people as experienced as us right? Oh, I guess you wouldnt, last I heard, we were the most notorious criminals around. I suppose you are out of luck madam.

The conversation was really beginning to make Anon laugh inside, and it was difficult to keep a serious face as he continued, “Before you go, would you mind giving me your opinion on what method of suicide I should use? Ive learned hundreds of ways to kill a man, and I suppose they would all work on me as well. Id just like to know your favorite. Rotting in a cage is a bit dull, so I think Ill take my chances with the creator, if youll excuse me miss…..” Anon gave her his most sarcastic smile as he bowed, and turned slowly to walk further into the room.

((Ca i pwease win thith wone? Pweeese Azsth?Hahaha))