A Raw Beginner
"And you say this girl has no training what so ever and doesn't have to gift?" Lord Cylwyle, the training master, asked the king.
"Nothing but the few lessons the soldiers of her fief gave her," King Jonathon replied.
Lord Cylwyle and King Jonathon of Conte were sitting opposite each other in the training masters large office discussing the matters of letting another girl become a page. Behind the king two knights stood, listening intently. One was tall with brown hair and dreamy hazel eyes the other was short and stocky with violently violet eyes.
"Well, that's good isn't it?" the tall knight asked, "if she becomes a knight is will prove that a girl doesn't need magic or training before becoming a page to be a knight."
Cylwyle stroked his beard, "But if she doesn't become a knight?"
The tall knight puffed in indignation, "Are you saying you don't think a girl that has no training won't be able to become a knight? How many boys do you get that don't have any training?"
"No," Cylwyle said slowly, "I'm just saying that if she doesn't make it to knighthood then that will make people doubt if a regular noble girl, not one with extraordinary magic or training in the Yamani Islands, could really win her shield."
The tall women rolled her eyes, "I've seen those idiot boys that some nobles send. The girl would have thought about becoming a page more carefully then most of the boys, she'll know of the pressure she'll face if she gives up."
Cylwyle nodded looking thoughtful, "Perhaps."
"So you'll let her become a page then?" the king prompted Cylwyle.
Cywyle looked solemnly at the king and the two knights behind him, "I shall."
"And we'll be able to at least see her?" the knight with violet eyes asked.
"Yes, but only see her," Cylwyle warned, "if you help her in anyway that you would not a boy I shall hear about it and she will most certainly not be able to continue her training. Do you hear me Ladies Alanna and Keladry?"
"What about tips and pointers?" the tall knight asked.
Cylwyle pondered for a minute, "Nothing you wouldn't do for the boys," he said finally.
The two knights looked at each other, then nodded, "We won't," they promised.
"Good," Cylwyle said, "well, now that everything is settled I shall send her family a letter saying we are accepting the girl as a page."
"Excellent," the king exclaimed, clapping his hands together, "Alanna, Kel, I trust you have nothing more to say?"
"No probation?" the tall knight asked.
"No," Cylwyle said.
"I'm OK with it I guess then," the tall knight said
The shorter knight sighed, "It's as good as it's going to get"
"That's right lioness," Cylwyle said, "right then, I'm off to write this letter. Your Majesty," he bowed as he left the room.
The king stood up, "I'd better get a start on planning some of the festivals. I'll see you two lady knights later."
"Jon! Wait!," the Lioness called, What is her name?"
"Sevenella of Owlis,"
The lady knights nodded, "Nice name," the tall one commented.
They both bowed as the king left them.
"This is going to be great!" The taller one exclaimed.
"I hope so Kel," the Lioness said.
"Well," Kel sighed, "time to get on with our knightly duties."
The Lioness smiled, "Can't wait till they day when there'll be three lady knights."
"And hopefully more," Kel said.
Then the two knights walked out of the room.
