"Oh," Yssil said, not exactly disappointed, but surprised. He had though she had been summoned as a teacher, but apparently that was not the case. "Thank you. I shall treasure your gift greatly," he said, bowing to her formally. Then he put the talisman around his neck and tucked it under his shirt, only part of the bronze chain the hidden gem was attached to remaining visible.

He waited until the sylph disappeared, thinking on the situation. Then he turned to Aerta, curious about something. "Did you simply want to test my character? Motivations? Or desire for power? I can understand why, but surely that's not the only reason you summoned her for..." he trailed off uncertainly, frowning lightly. He had enjoyed meeting the air elemental but he couldn't help wondering what Aerta's reasons for having him do so were.