Alys laughed with Hotaru, thinking of her conversations with both Tal and Deimos. "They were both quite complimentary," she assured the woman. "Actually, they pointed me to your Academy for help with my magic." It was a grudging addition; she didn't like admitting to her failure when it came to her magical abilities - or lack thereof. It was far easier to just bury her magic and pretend it didn't exist.
"You were in the Grounds before the barrier fell?" asked Alys with interest. "What sort of shop did you run there?" She wondered if it would be a shop she was familiar with, if their paths would ever have crossed before. She couldn't remember Hotaru, but that didn't mean much aside from that Alys wasn't the most friendly of people. She could easily have seen Hotaru in passing without ever saying as much as a hello.
"I'm not sure how long I'll stay," Alys admitted. "But I would certainly welcome the help." She offered a rueful smile; she'd been too cold only a few moments ago to worry about her pride and dignity. If Hotaru could offer assistance that could help Alys to stay longer, then she'd gladly take it. After all, her cards had spoken of challenges to be overcome in Halo if she stayed, and Hotaru - one way or another - could be the solution that Alys sought.
"You were in the Grounds before the barrier fell?" asked Alys with interest. "What sort of shop did you run there?" She wondered if it would be a shop she was familiar with, if their paths would ever have crossed before. She couldn't remember Hotaru, but that didn't mean much aside from that Alys wasn't the most friendly of people. She could easily have seen Hotaru in passing without ever saying as much as a hello.
"I'm not sure how long I'll stay," Alys admitted. "But I would certainly welcome the help." She offered a rueful smile; she'd been too cold only a few moments ago to worry about her pride and dignity. If Hotaru could offer assistance that could help Alys to stay longer, then she'd gladly take it. After all, her cards had spoken of challenges to be overcome in Halo if she stayed, and Hotaru - one way or another - could be the solution that Alys sought.
alys glasse
waiting for the right mind to drive insane
