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"A green you say?" Kederaji could have sworn he remembered her telling him to avoid greens, but whatever. "With all due respect, my past is my own, Aes Sedai. Not many would understand it, which is why no one knows it. As for conversation, I'm afraid I'll be a rather boring conversationalist. All I know is tactics and the sword strapped to my hip." Kederaji eyed the woman for a moment. She was definitely more formidable than he thought she was. He probably wouldn't mind fighting at her side if asked, but those things were all out of his control. He almost called it the will of the Empress, until realizing she wasn't alive. This world would take a while for him to get used to.

Kederaji was intrigued, both by the smile, and by the Aes Sedai's words. "The Aiel you say? I've always wondered why they attack as they do. They're a worthy opponent, but they fight strangely. Kederaji looked down at his sword. Interested in swords, you say. Heheh. Well, this sword I guarantee is unlike any you've seen.

"Their culture is probably very interesting to some, but it's their tactics that intrigue me the most. I've seen them hit the flanks before, and I've seen the manuver used against them. It cuts both ways, really. They didn't expect it." He saw her eyes wander to the sword, and wondered exactly what she'd figured out about it. "It was my father's and his father's before him. A wonderful piece of work, perfectly balanced." When her hand moved to touch it, his hand instinctively gripped the handle. Nobody touched his sword. He was rather protective of this heirloom.

"A meal? I would be honored, Aes Sedai. I should probably go change, though."

Kederaji nodded and lead the way, heading back for his quarters. Unlocking the door, he stepped inside and pulled it shut. First he rooted around in his trunk to make sure everything was safe. He then quickly changed into less sweaty clothing, making sure the ravens didn't show, and returned, with the sword still on his belt. "You were right about the sword," he said to the Aes Sedai. "It never needs sharpening, and it never rusts. It was power-wrought indeed, and it is very old. Many stories to tell, and nobody would believe half of them. If you're ready to go, then let us be off."

It had taken Kakashi some time to locate the kitchens in the Tower and almost half as long to convince the head cook to spare some food for him. He had walked out of the kitchens with a hassled grin, a loaf of bread in one hand, and small plate full of meats and cheese. Luckily enough though, he was able to remember where his room was and quickly sought it out so that he might eat quickly then get back to practicing in the training yards.

Once back in his room, Kakashi sat upon the bed with the plate on his lap, belt knife in his right hand and the bread in his left. He cut the bread in half then down the middle before layering the meats and cheese on it. While eating his mind wandered towards his home many miles away. He missed it and his father as well as the friends he had there. He would have to write to them soon to tell them he had made it safely. It was a moment before he realized he was licking his fingers, the food gone. He blinked then shrugged and picked up his quarter staff and once again headed out into the training yard.

Some minutes later, Kakashi was once again practicing his staff fighting against a wooden dummy. The staff was a spinning blur in his hands, stopping only to land sharply against the dummy before spinning away and attacking the other side within the blink of an eye. As he moved, his hands, arms, and staff all one and the same, he once again became lost in thought. It would be a long time before he would stop training today.

Hearing the Keeper stirring, Katerine looked to her and put a softer look on her face. She was still trying to figure out what had happened for herself. Unfortunately when she was thinking, a distant look would come to her face. Giving Mercury a nod, she turned and gave her a smile.

"Yes, there has been quite a bit of activity in your room while you were asleep. Apparently a man forced his way here. We do not know his intentions as of now, but the questioners will soon find out. As for the Amyrlin, Shanoa went to go tell her of your condition and see that she is alright. The think the man meant to go to the Amyrlin, but came to you instead."

Once she was done answering the Keeper's questions, Katerine moved closer and spoke quietly near her ear.

"I believe the man in the doorway gentled the man who forced his way here. I do not think it wise that fact be known to many though."

She straightened and gave a slight smile. Katerine knew that she needed to ask about Nine, but she didn't know if this was the right time.

((I don't know the next time Lathanam will be on, but I will ask if I can rp his character for him.))

Katerine nodded her head for she knew Mercury was thanking her. Looking over to Nine, she motioned for him to come over to her. He stood and walked over next to her. Katerine could see that he was a little nervous even if he was trying to hide it. Looking to Mercury, Katerine nodded her head toward Nine.

"This is Nine. He wishes to become a warder in training, but we have a slight problem. He is a channler, but doesn't know how to use his abilites very well. The Swordmaster wanted to get permission to train him in the sword and maybe find a teacher for his other abilities."

Katerine gave Nine a warm smile. She knew that Mercury would probably allow it, there were plenty of male channlers who were warders. Her own warder could channel.