Leaves settle in the city

[Scarlet Falling Leaves]

Resplendent Fire 6

::As the boats came to a stop she readied her men and then disembarked. She lead them up from the waterway leading her horses, one a beautiful blood bay horse with black mane and tail. He was from a decent bloodline. The second was a silver dapple, a dull dark grey with silver dappling across her body. She was Falling Leaves pride and joy and obviously from a southern bloodline. Both horses looked sleek and light on their feet. Half of her troops had horses but only she had two and of good breeding. As they reached the surface she looked around to gather her bearing. The leaves in her scarlet hair rustled as her horses nudged her gently from behind. Her light green skin was dulled from all the dust and sweat from their journey and her pale emerald eyes glittered a little in the sunlight::

[Saia]

Resplendent Fire 6,

*As they neared the Manse in the center of Ramoth, they would hear the sounds of wood cracking and splintering, the sound so loud the absent "timber!" would have been perfectly at home. As they rounded the corner a chunk of oak would fly past and land in the woods nearby leaving a trail of its insides. At their approach the sounds stopped and a southern woman stepped out hefting the biggest hammer you've ever seen over her shoulder like it was a really long feather. Her hair was short and black, hazel eyes looking at the newcomers with interest. She was definitely in the beautiful category, and it came across as a natural "it just fits" style. She wore flexible pants with large black weights around her ankles and her wrists, a black belt that was the same material as the other ornaments. The golden shine of the Orichalcum grand goremaul pegged her as a Solar, and despite her obvious strength she looked sleek and toned, with definite muscle but not what one would believe necessary to carry such a thing. When she spoke it was calm and commanding, the kind of voice that reassured and took control without being pushy or belligerent*

Hello, hope I didn't nick anyone. What can I help you with?

[Scarlet Falling Leaves]

::she was a little amazed as well as interested in this woman who stood before her. She felt at home here surrounded by trees and plants. She looked to woman top to bottom and then smiled a little::

Hello I am Scarlet falling Leaves, and we are okay but thank you for asking.

::She looked back at her somewhat on guard men after the tree had flown past them::

I am looking for Saia, I was told by Emperor Ress that I was to speak with her about our arrangements.

::her leaved hair fell gently over her shoulder only to be pushed back to her back. She seemed to be friendly if not a little tired::

[Saia]

Resplendent Fire 6,


You're in luck, then, I'm Saia

*she looked Scarlet Falling Leaves over in kind, gauging her to be a warrior of decent skill. She looked like an archer, had the same stance Saia used when she was learning that weapon-craft. She ran a hand through her hair, the strands parting softly at her touch*

You must be the Wood Aspect I was told of. Well, you can have the Wood Manse over there if you want it, any of them will do, though

*she turned and pointed to the top of a building peeking through the treetops, so tall that it had to be the manse she'd spoken of*

If you don't like that one there are a few others I can show you. Any that I'd show you have all the requirements Ress wants for your stay

[Scarlet Falling Leaves]

::She really was lucky. THis trip had been so easy once they finally got to this new country. She spoke with the voice that commanded many but not harshly. She looked at the direction Saia had pointed and was amazed that they would just give her a manse. she turned back to Saia::

I thank you for your guidance and I'm sure it will be good enough for our needs

::She was in awe of how much she was just being given as well as accepted in this strange new place but her want for a bath and some sleep over rode her curiosity to go exploring and ask more questions::

Taro please lead the men to the manse over there

::She pointed tot he manse sticking out of teh treetops. Taro nodded and started giveing orders. Leaves turned back to Saia::

Thank you again and could we maybe speak more tomorrow. We are travel weary.

[Saia]

Resplendent Fire 6,


Of course, and there is a fine master bedroom for you and your husband in that manse. I took the liberty of putting a few groceries for you in the kitchen, you can add what you want. If you and your husband, Taro was it?, don't come to see me for a few days I'll understand

*she turned to go back to her workout, pausing to add something*

I'll probably be here

[Scarlet Falling Leaves]

::She took a minute then realized what she was saying then looked to Taro behind her then back at Saia::

No you have it wrong we aren't together. He is my second in command nothing more.

::She was a little embarrassed but tried to compose herself::

We will need two separate rooms.

::She was embarrassed that she hadn't been with anyone yet at her age. Her mother had made sure of that::

[Saia]

Resplendent Fire 6,

Oh? Well, maybe that'll change. If not him, then I'm sure Ress will find someone for you

*her turn grew and she smirked at them*

There are more than enough rooms for that whole army, however, no matter what your... sleeping arrangements

[Scarlet Falling Leaves]

::She thought for a second then decided not to continue the conversation::

Thank you for your help and I will speak with you in the morning

::she turned and started towards the manse following her soldiers already on there way there. She was weary and would sort things out in the morning as well as getting her soldiers settled into the city once they had rested and were ready. She was going to take a bath first thing, then maybe eat something and then take a long rest. But before that she would have to make sure they had everything settled and they had all their orders::