"L-Lord Ashram! Beld has been awaiting your return from the mainland… what news do you bring us?" Pirotess stood from her spot on the window ledge and straightened her new pale cream outfit. She had gotten it in hopes that her beloved Lord would finally take notice of her. She had been fighting for years to be close and to keep her place next to Lord Ashram even though he never really seemed to notice her.

Ashram looked toward the elfin woman that seemed to be addressing him. Seeing her cream clothing, a brief spark of a longing memory came to, and left him. Caught unprepared by the fleeting glimpse, he let his gaze linger longer than he should have on the woman.

"I apologize.. But you said something, Miss..?"

Empowered by Ashram's actions, Pirotess boldly stepped nearer to Lord Ashram, and then bashfully announced, "Pirotess. My name is Pirotess. Emperor Beld assigned me to be your aide some years ago. He's been awaiting your return from the mainland. Everyone here is curious about what news you may bring for us."

Furrowing his brow, Ashram tried to make sense of the glimpse while responding to this 'Pirotess,' "I see. Tag along if you wish- but do not get in my way."

Languidly walking past her, Ashram looked over his shoulder and absently muttered, "Jewels… You should wear more jewelry, Pirotess."

In a bittersweet bliss, Pirotess obediently fell in step a few paces behind Ashram and followed him through the corridors to Emporer Beld's private chambers as Ashram's suggestion floated through her mind.