Alaïs looked up with a smile as Aura sat to the table, grateful that the silence had been broken. She hadn't minded not talking whilst she was eating, but the longer the silence stretched the harder it became for her to think of a way to strike up conversation once more.

"Oh, it's lovely," she ...

Hi guys
I'm so sorry about my extra-long absence. I searched high and low for an internet cafe but was sadly disappointed. I owe you an explanation either way;
I told you I was going on holiday right? Well our flight back was cancelled because there was a problem with strikes at the airport or ...

"Alaïs, that's right," nodded the redhead, smiling warmly.

"No, I don't think I want to be a battlemage either," she said, shaking her head. She had heard many stories about deranged battlemages, and she wanted no part of that.

"I think you're probably right, an underground mage would be my best ...

I'm really sorry guys. Only a few more weeks and then college is over forever and I'll be posting like a pro! ;)

Quick heads up, we've booked a last minute holiday for next week, leaving on Mon 30th and coming back in the early hours of Tues 7th. If I can find a computer anywhere (and figure out ...

Alaïs listened in silence, her smile slipping but not quite fading.

"I know I need to be careful," she said, "and I know I'm naive, but I'm not stupid. After everything I've been through, I'm not about to start flaunting my powers around. It would be nice if I could find a way of controlling them ...

Guess I'm going again then XD

Alaïs watched the older woman leave and felt a little of her newfound confidence ebb away. She was alone with the other woman now, and no matter how nice she had been up to this point Alaïs had always been taught to be cautious... But then, she had always been taught that magic was bad - a belief ...

I'm so sorry it keeps taking me so long, guys. It's getting to crunch time at college and we've just had someone quit at work so it's getting hard finding ten free minutes to string together. I promise my erratic posting won't last more than a few more weeks. As soon as college is done I'll be all ...

Alaïs visibly relaxed, her quick, shallow breathing slowly returning to normal. She looked at Breda's offered hand for a moment as if unsure what she was supposed to do, but then accepted the older woman's help to stand. She let go quickly and righted her upturned chair, muttering an apology as she ...

Oh my god! I had no idea you were waiting for me! I swear I never got the e-mail telling me there had been a reply :/
I feel terrible now. I was sat here like jeez it's taking a while and the whole time you were waiting for me! Sorryyyyyy!
Going to post RIGHT NOW.

Alaïs continued to tremble in the corner. She flinched again as the dwarf moved closer, raising her arms above her head as if her frail limbs offered any protection. She lowered them slightly, however, at Breda's reassurances. The older woman smiled warmly at her and Alaïs felt her nerves ease a ...

Don't worry sweetheart, we're all patient people here. Besides, it was your turn for an absence anyway

Good luck with your exams!

Alaïs listened to the specials in silence, risking a glance or two at the other women. She was beginning to warm to the taller's friendly manner and easy smile. The other also seemed to pose no threat, and Alaïs thought she might have seen the beginnings of a friendly smile when they met eyes for a ...

Ha I totally missed this and brought Breda in with me anyway. Sorry! ^^;

Alaïs peered nervously through her hair at the men that had entered. Taking in the size of the group, and of the men, she slung her bag over her shoulder and hurried after the tall woman, eyes downcast. The other woman followed after her, and Alaïs thought she could feel her eyes on the back of her ...