Chapter 3:
The door clicked open and Lorlen looked up as his visitor. "Ah Rothen, good timing. I was about to come and find you." Rothen chuckled at him and took a seat.
"Would it happen to be about Sonea?"
"It would. How is it going?"
"She understands why she is here and will learn control, but she doesn't seem to want to stay here."
"That is understandable." Lorlen nodded. "Have you found out any more about this magician who got to her before you."
"Yes. That is why I am here." Pausing for a short breath, Rothen prepared himself. "It was Akkarin."
"Akkarin?" Lorlen exclaimed. "Why didn't he just bring her here?" He frowned.
"Apparently he wasn't in his robes, he was dressed as a slum dweller."
"That is very interesting." Lorlen said confused. "I'll be sure to find out what he was up to."
Sonea had been cooped up in Rothen's rooms forever, it seemed. Slowly she had realised she could trust Rothen, and each day he was helping her gain control. She had not met other magicians yet, but looking out the window she saw them walking around and entering the mysterious buildings of the Guild. She tried to catch a glimpse of the magician who saved her, but from this high up she could barely make out their faces. I don't even know what colour robes he wears.. She sighed. I just want to say thank you... I would have died if it wasn't for him... She shuddered. Only after she had replayed the events in her mind had she realised how close she had been to dying. And then a mysterious magician had saved her. He had the most wonderful eyes... She thought, remembering them once again. A polite knock came from the door, and Sonea went to investigate.
"Ah, so you are awake then." Rothen smiled.
"Yes." Sonea said distractedly, and returned back to look out the window. "When do I get to meet more people?"
"Well my friend Dannyl is going to visit-" Rothen frowned at Sonea who didn't appear to be listening. "And my son might be visiting soon." Sonea was still gazing out the window, as if in search for something or someone. "Do you want to meet someone in particular?" Sonea nodded and was quite for a while.
"I want to say thank you, to that man who saved me." She finally said, savouring the syllables as she spoke, "Akkarin."
"There are plenty other magicians who are much more friendly and-"
"I want to meet him." She said firmly.
"Well I could ask him, I guess, but I doubt he will meet with you." Rothen looked at her unnerved. There is something odd about that.. But I can't quite figure out what..
Dannyl made his way to Rothen's rooms eagerly. He was curious to meet Sonea, and it also meant that a certain magician couldn't follow. He had no idea how to deal with Fergun. The memory still gave him the chills, and Fergun's presence didn't help either. He didn't hate him as much now, as Fergun had actually apologised for some of his misdoings, but he still found the magician irritating. A small part of him, however, was surprised and even liked being admired in some way. It also brought up a mixed feeling of warning and wanting, but Dannyl smothered it. Ever since he was a novice...
"Dannyl!"
"Ah, Rothen! I was about to come and visit." He smiled.
"I was wondering if you could do me a favour."
"A favour?" Dannyl frowned, caught completely off guard.
"Well you can be very persuasive, so I thought maybe you would-"
"Who is it this time?" Dannyl sighed. Curse my persuasion skills!
"Akkarin."
"Akkarin! But you know.." He leant down to whisper, "that I am afraid of him!"
"Then this will help you!" Rothen pointed out. "He isn't even a Higher Magician! How can he be that scary."
"With persuasion skills like those Rothen, you should go and talk to him." He commented dryly. "Very well, I will. But you owe me!"
"Thank you."
"Now what am I even asking about?"
"Seeing if he will meet with Sonea. She wants to thank him."
Dannyl sighed and shook his head at his old mentor. "Why can't you ask that? Maybe I shouldn't do it after all..."
"I need to talk with Vinara, and I am the only magician that can currently stop your admirer from following you." He smirked.
"I will find him now!" He said striding off with pink cheeks.
