[color=f7941d]The sudden addition of warmth around her made Bela look up, not able to suppress a smile at her new companion. She hadn't been too cold, but the thick cloak made her shivers disappear almost immediately. When Rory spoke of her calling and training to be a Paladin, Bela listened with interest. Though she had never been allowed to choose a path for herself, Isabella had always dreamed of being given the choice. She'd fantasized about what sort of professions and skills she would acquire. She'd even done quite a bit of research into what it takes to become a Mage. 

Magic had always held a certain allure for Bela. She'd seen many feats of it during her time in Stormwind, but having the power herself...she couldn't even imagine what kind of freedom that would afford her. 

The young woman forced a smile to her lips when Rory questioned her about her life. It wasn't exactly polite to talk about slave labor. Bela cleared her throat and looked out over the water once more, [color=92278f]"I'm an apprentice to Gorgio Bolero, down in the Mage Quarter."[/color] She tried to sound proud of the fact. Why should she burden this stranger with her plight?

[color=92278f]"As to where I'm from...that's a tougher question to answer."[/color] Isabella forced a chuckle and made herself turn to look back at Rory. [color=92278f]"From what I was told, my parents were killed during some skirmish in Westfall...kobolds or something. I don't remember them."[/color] She held eye contact for a moment and turned her gaze to the grassy area behind them. "The Bolero's adopted me, and I've been here ever since."

She cleared her throat and chuckled, [color=92278f]"I just love reading...I can live so many lifetimes through these pages."[/color] Bela motioned to the library behind them, "More than just prophecies from doddering old fools." She couldn't help but laugh. [color=92278f]"I tend to come here quite late, our path just may not have crossed before now."[/color]

Bela went silent for a moment, the clock tower ringing out the hour with it's huge bells. Isabella's eyes went wide, it was late, and she would need to get at least a few hours sleep before she woke up for work. [color=92278f]"I'm sorry to leave so quickly, but..early mornings..."[/color] Bela tried to shrug off as she stood, slipping Aurora's coat from her shoulders.

[color=92278f]"Thank you for the company, Rory, and the cloak."[/color] Bela couldn't help but smile widely. [color=92278f]"I really do hope to see you again..." [/color][/color]