Alys tensed as the stranger reached for her, but the slow movement reassured the young woman enough that she stood, still and rigid, and allowed the other woman to rest a hand on her shoulder. The relief was immediate; her body temperature rose, and the wind whipping around her slowed to a crawl. She pushed her dark curls from her face and shot the stranger a grateful smile. She was so thankful for the reprieve that she even forgot to be offended by the woman's light laugh.
At the mention of the magic academy, Alys perked up; she'd heard a great deal about the Academy during her time in Halo, and to meet someone from the Academy by chance seemed a great deal like providence. When the stranger's name was revealed at last, Alys's brows rose in surprise. She must be having a very blessed day to have come across the Academy's leader!
"I've heard of you!" she exclaimed. "Tal and Deimos told me you run the Academy. I'm Alys, by the way," she added, belatedly remembering that Hotaru had extended a hand and asked after Alys's origins. She took the proferred hand and shook it firmly. "Alys Glasse. I'm from the Hollowed Grounds, originally, but I haven't been back there since the barrier fell."
At the mention of the magic academy, Alys perked up; she'd heard a great deal about the Academy during her time in Halo, and to meet someone from the Academy by chance seemed a great deal like providence. When the stranger's name was revealed at last, Alys's brows rose in surprise. She must be having a very blessed day to have come across the Academy's leader!
"I've heard of you!" she exclaimed. "Tal and Deimos told me you run the Academy. I'm Alys, by the way," she added, belatedly remembering that Hotaru had extended a hand and asked after Alys's origins. She took the proferred hand and shook it firmly. "Alys Glasse. I'm from the Hollowed Grounds, originally, but I haven't been back there since the barrier fell."
alys glasse
waiting for the right mind to drive insane
