[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/220421/e3210451b4acd292b424c43e0df4432e.png[/img][/center] [hr][indent] Ah, Eila missed her chance to properly explain the basics of Aetherborn capabilities. Although if she were earnest, she would admit that maybe it was for the better; she would have likely gone into a full-on lecture on the differences between each one had she been given the floor. Brevity was not her forte, and while it was an admirable trait at the Academy, it was less tolerated among those who roamed. Or at least, those who had little interest. Oh, aetheric theory, they would be apart for just a little longer. Cerric's response to her inquiry piqued her interest. Did that mean that the shipment in particular was the exception to the rule? Was there something more to the lake? Had the Lord collected these pieces due to some abnormality? There were so many questions she wished she could ask, but it simply wouldn't do to bombard the man with them. Said curiosity, however, turned towards the younger pair. [i]Tainted[/i]. Aleka's explanation was intriguing, although she was uncomfortable with the dismissal of the Empress. From the few things she heard, the Tainted were those whose blood was forever marked with disdain, and most reacted as such. Aeowyn's demonstration played very much into an average response in being in the precense of Tainted. She had assumed the taller of the pair was an elf, but she supposed she confused his timidness with an intent to hide. This would be the second time she encountered them, though this was remarkedly a different situation than the last. She would say nothing for now; she wouldn't have to interact with them more than she already did. She was here to work! And apparently the Lord was...curious? About [i]them?[/i] Strange. Stepping forward, she gave Aleka a polite smile. [color=palegreen]"I am Eila Aurelios, graduate of the Mage's Consortium and resident of Buscon in Relfin. Next of kin would be--,"[/color] She hesitated for a second. Her first instinct was to name her auntie, but that would likely draw more attention than needed. [color=palegreen]"--Lorelai Aurelios."[/color] She said. Well, her mother did not go by her married name, but should anything happen, she would certainly get informed. Or so she hoped. [color=palegreen]"I am a Physical Animas Aetherborn with a specialization in healing. I am also skilled with a longbow and short dagger. My current academic specialty lies in aetheric theory."[/color] Her eyes flickered to Cerric. [color=palegreen]"Does this group in particular interest you?"[/color] She ended up asking, against her better judgment. [/indent][hr][hr]