Sorry for taking so long with the next update.. My first novel is currently on nine rejections and it hit my muse for a bit.
It was, Leanadas decided, distinctly unfortunate that she had run into Fyxit at this juncture. The dark haired woman had dragged her to one of the small restaurants in the bazaar and proceeded to bombard her with questions. She had asked about Kalvor, their meeting and the children. Fifteen minutes into the conversation, Lea was feeling uncomfortable. Trying to describe Kalvor without mentioning his obvious Night Elf colouring was difficult and as Fyxit pressed for more information, the conversation became stilted and awkward. Giving non committal, yes/no answers grew more difficult and as Fyxit asked her where Kalvor lived, Lea finally gave up and she stood.
"Sorry Fyxit, it's been lovely to see you, but I really have to head back."
"That's okay," The woman stood to join her. "I'll come with you." Lea's mouth dropped open as Fyxit, oblivious to the panic she had caused, continued. "There are things I need to get from Dalaran anyway and this way I can meet this man of yours. I want to know the man that's caught your interest and the children sound absolutely wonderful."
Struggling to prevent the dismay from showing on her face, Leanadas raised her hands and began to protest as gently as she could.
"It would be a problem..." Thinking quickly she plunged ahead, lying quickly. "I don't have any portal stones left."
"I can buy some." Fyxit looked at Lean critically. "Anyone would think you didn't want me to meet him."
Leanadas drew a deep breath and mentally counted to ten. "It's not that at all." She said, changing tack. "We've only just picked up the children and they don't really know me yet," She looked straight at the other woman, hoping that she could get through to her. "they've only just lost their mother and I don't want to swamp them with people. I only came here to buy some clean clothing." She glanced up at the sky. "And I really should be going, they'll be wondering where I am."
"Okay," Fyxit shrugged in defeat and smiled. "But.."
Leanadas groaned inwardly as she caught her friend's meaning. "But I will organise a meeting at some point."
"Alright then, but make sure you do or I'm coming out to Dalaran myself."
"Of course, Leanadas readily agreed as she hugged her friend goodbye, wondering just how she would get out of this. Waving goodbye to her friend, she activated the teleport crystals and shifted back to Dalaran and it's fresh crisp breezes. Hiking her hood back over her hair, she headed out of the Violet Citadel and back towards the inn.