Closed We're off to see the Master (Ximal)

[Sayren WindDancer]

Sayren listened to Ximal closely. He seemed so wise, but yet, he seemed like he couldn't be too much older than her. He maybe as old as her brothers she suspected. Then FLOP. My that was uncomfortable, dropped onto a bed and still no movement from the legs...perfect. She looked up to Ximal. He told her this was her room.

These stone walls that surrounded her with the support of these fortified wooden beams. There was nothing like this in Endrykas. Though it was such a small room, it still felt so safe and secure. This room had probably endured through so much and yet still stood so magnificently.

Then Ximal spoke, bringing to her attention about the uniforms and if she had any major questions, now was the time to ask. So many flooded her mind, she wasn't sure what to ask first. Would he have time for all of it? Slowly, the words began to run from her mouth, "What work around here can I do to earn funds? May I take time to tend to Garel? How would the training work? When can I learn the techniques that you used on me? How can I obtain both food and drink for me and Garel? Is there an herbalist or a healer on the grounds? Or somewhere nearby? Where can I obtain one of those uniforms? How much would each one cost?" One after another, she threw each question at him as they appeared in her mind, not having any sort of organization to them. "Also, is there stables for where Garel can stay? And would there be anything against me going to him and maybe even sleeping out there on some nights? He gets rather lonely without me." Fact of the matter was, she was lonely without him. She had gotten rather close to her strider during her travel from Endrykas to Nyka. He was practically a safety blanket to her. Keeping her warm and secure through the long nights. Realizing she barely even gave pause for Ximal to even respond to her, "I'm so sorry. Its just so much of this is new to me...I've never been to Nyka before, nor have I been under a teacher's tutelage before. I mean, there were those hunting trips with my brothers, but they weren't making me pay to learn from them or anything like that." Realizing her anxiousness in front of this man was growing. Was she overdoing the questions? Was she over-questioning anything at all? Was this all just a product of her uncertainty and second guessing? And then he welcomed her with that grin. She took a moment to recompose herself, well...as recomposed as you could be without the use of your lower torso working along with you. "Was that too many questions, Mas-...Ximal?"

[Ximal]

Xi was a little shocked at the series of questions he'd expected maybe two or three but not this many this damn fast. Xi lifted his eyebrows lightly at her seemingly never ending stream of questions. Eventually the stream of questions topped and fell into a combined apology and ramble about her brothers and not being taught before. Xi lifted his arms and folded them across his chest. Still she had the concern enough to ask if that was too many questions. Xi shok his head. and sighed slightly tryign to remember them all. "Alirght it's fine your allowed to have a lot of questions. Right, there's work at the notice board in town. or you could just ask around there's always somewhere willing to pay for a little helping hand so don;t be afraid to just ask. As i said training is only one bell per day, after that your time is your own, you can do what you wish, tend your strider or practice further it's your choice. The training works by me teaching you I've already found out what you lack from the entrance examination. So i have somewhere to start and something to build on. As far as my techniques, you'll have to wait till your skill improves to learn those. Food and water is given out by the people of nyka, ie the monks distribute it daily if your inside the city there's a distinct ration, or if your good enough eventually you can just head out and hunt your own food." Xi changed where he was standing instead now choosing to lean again the wall as he continued to answer the seeming stream of questions that came back into his mind. "There is no healer on the grounds the great infirmary however is only about a 20 chime walk into nyka, so it's not far. The uniform can be obtained in the western quarter of the city. The unifrom remember is shorts and shirt is optional. Each one would be around two to three gm a piece. There's no stables for your horse unfortunately however i'm not going to stop you going out to sleep with the horse at night, jsut bear in mind that it's not the safest place." Xi took a deep breath and rolled his shoulders lightly still holding his gaze down at her. "Any further questions or did i answer them all? Oh and before you ask yes your legs will be fine in a bell or two."

[Sayren WindDancer]

She tuned her ears to his answers. He was answering each question as she had asked him? Did he have that much focus on their conversation? Least now she had an idea for work and where to get the uniform. Definitely doesn't seem too expensive. Long as she was able to find work and soon. After all, she didn't want to return to Endrykas with nothing to show for her travel. Food was rationed out? By monks? Her father had told her about the monks. Said they were a strange lot and tread carefully amongst them. One false move towards them and no one within the city of Nyka will even acknowledge you. Then a thought came to mind, did she somehow anger the monks and that's why no one gave her a response? How could she have angered them so quickly? He finally finished, saying her legs would be normal in a bell or so.

She groaned, "That long? There isn't someway to make it speed up or something?" She really wanted to get to start training, and not only that, but to get the much needed uniform for the class. She didn't want to be left on a bed like a lolling carcass for over long periods when she could actually be doing productive things to making herself stronger or even more financially set. Sitting still was never an option at Endrykas.

[Ximal]

She wanted a way to speed up the recovery of her legs ? Xi pressed his fingers into his forehead thinking about how he might manage this but then again he was more thinking about how she'd react. Xi in the end caved and spoke. "Right, this may be a little uncomfortable but bear with me. And remember that you asked if there was a way to speed it up." Xi took a deep breath and rolled her over before lining up and landing a series of rapid strikes along her spinal column realigning the nerves he'd knocked out of alignment and letting her "flow" return to normal. The final stroke was extremely close to her back side but it was the last one and after that she'd be able to walk again. Xi stepped back from erh before folding his arms again and taking a slow breath. "Your training will start tomorrow so for today i suggest that you go and purchase the uniform, lessons are at the 10th bell. Be up, or you miss the lesson that day. If your late...I may allow you to stay after and learn from me personally." Xi now leant against the wall half wondering what she was going to do.

[Sayren WindDancer]

She nodded to him, hoping that he would understand why she wanted to be on her feet so quickly. He warned her, figuring that was the case, she nodded quietly once again. Then she was quickly flipped over and pop, bip, crack he went at her spine. It was painful and relaxing at the same time. Right up to the, eyes widen and her whole body stiffen. Did he just really touch her rear? She was able to feel her toes again, stretching and curling them like she was testing out a brand new pair of legs. She gulped, letting her body adjust for a moment before getting up and sitting at the edge of the bed. She had half a mind to strike him for touching her rear. However, she knew if he had really wanted to take her, he could have, and effortlessly at that. Her lower half was numbed and she was defenseless. He had all the opportunity to steal her womanly virtue.The thought actually made her cheeks redden as she looked up at him.

"Thank you." She finally mustered as she got onto her feet. Her legs were still wobbling a little, but she was at least able to stand now and...kind of walk? Just to be safe, she did a few stretches. Flexing her toned muscles within her legs and then arching her back forwards and backwards. Not realizing her chest was more emphasized when she leaned back. Finished with her stretches, she felt more limber and somewhat more in control of her body. She then gives her teacher a bright smile, "So, would you mind showing me around to these places? If you still have the time?"

[Ximal]

Xi allowed her to rise from the bed, seeing her face redden he wondered what exactly he had done to elicit a response like that. Though as the "thank you" came he smirked and replied simply. "Your welcome besides it was my doing anyway. Your legs should be fine now." Xi smirked lightly and pulled his shoulders tighter together before relaxing them again. Xi watched her for any indication of her trying to get him back ut no instead she just puled some stretches first her legs and then her back making sure nothing was wrong and probably not realizing she'd given him quite an ample view of her bosom. Xi closed his eyes and shook his head lightly. Well that image would be lodged in there for later. Then out of nowhere came her next question or more like request. Would he mind showing her around if he had the time. Xi shrugged, it was only midday and he didn't really hve a reason to say no. "Sure i don't see why not. I think we should go get you your uniform first. " Xi turned and opened the door to her room heading out and leading her to the front door if she was following him. A simple route, but still easy enough to pick the wrong room. "left hand side last room. That's your room don't forget it. My room is at the back of the school. I'll log you ion as a student when we get back." Xi stretched and lead her out towards the eastern quarter, there the monks gave him a bit of disdain but it was for his display of prowess. Leading her down the main row with the clothing merchants either side was a easy enough place to be. he'd let her have free roam of the stalls and follow her to her choice.

[Sayren WindDancer]

She gave him another bright smile. He said he didn't mind. This warmed her up cause now she could learn more about this city, and more about this legend her father had talked to her about within this passing year. He told her which room she was in, left hand, looking down at her hand to make an "L" shape with her left hand to make sure which was left, and last room. Got it, check. She glanced back up to see he was still walking, so she dashed up beside him. Before they left the grounds, she quickly bolted for Garel, she didn't feel comfortable leaving the on edged stallion here by himself. As she was grasping his reins, she noticed some monks were talking to Ximal, they seem to be scolding him? For what? She couldn't quite imagine why.
She followed behind him down the main row of the streets. The city was still rather new to her. She had a feeling it would take awhile before she could remember the turns and directions around here. The plains were just so much simpler to traverse than this. He stopped near the merchants, she was hesitant, but she quickly took a look around. She was always fond of finding exotic cloths and pieces from when her mother would take her to the markets. Since Endrykas was always moving around, there were always new pieces to be found. She went from one stall to the next exploring through their sets and masterpieces. She oggled each with amazement, but alas, she had no intention of buying anything that she didn't need at the time. She looks back at Ximal, "So where might I find these Uniforms?"

[Ximal]

Xi sighed at say, her speediness of running around all the stalls like a mania was something that he wasn't sure about what was going on with her but eventually it became clear. She wanted to know where to buy herself the uniform. Xi rolled his shoulder before eventually breaking from his standing and saying calmly. "Pick a stall remember your after a piar of shorts as a must, a shirt is optional it's up to you whether you want one or have enough confidence in yourself to go without." Xi closed his eyes and glanced at her before speaking calmly. "Go and hunt it's up to you what they look like and what colour they are, they just have to be shorts. If you want my opinion just ask." Xi sighed lightly and let her get on with what she was going to do, this couldn't have been that difficult after all he'd found himself what he'd wanted within five chimes.

[Sayren WindDancer]

Doesn't matter what kind of shorts? Just so long as they're shorts? Intriguing. This may take awhile...She approached one stall, examining their wares and what all he had in stock. Not seeing anything too extravagant, she figured she'd just ask the man, "What all do you sell?"
"Just what you see here!" The man grinned sheepishly. Great...nothing of use. Shirt, shirt, shirt, grrr. She looked up at the man, "You know where I may find shorts?"
The man glared, "You buy nothing? Get out of here!" Shooing her off. Sheesh, locals are nice just like Xi said they were. So she backed away from the man and gave a slight lean forward for a show of respect, then walks off to another stall. Seemingly repeating the process for the next 30 chimes. Till finally she approached a stall that had a woman. Sayren was now borderline in her frustration as she glanced at the woman's goods, "Would you happen to have shorts?"
The woman smiled knowingly, "Ah, a student o' Ximal, evet?"
Sayren raised an eyebrow questioningly, "And what makes you say that?"
The woman gave Sayren a warm laugh, "Just consider it a woman's intuition effendim." She pulled out a tray of clothes, "Seeing that you are training for Ximal, we would need to give you something practical." She searched through the assortment herself before finding a pair of cotton shorts, eyeing the garment, then Sayren's hips. "Another thing to keep in mind is your tiny size. It's about the average for women around here honestly." She then examined Sayren's chest from where she stood, "And it seems you are well developed for such a small woman, but I have something for that too if you would be interested?"
Sayren chewed on her lip, thinking it was worth a shot, "If I may take a look?"
The woman chuckled, "Oh poor child, don't worry yourself. I don't bite. I find that I attract more customers if I treat them like...customers." She rummages through the chest behind her stall and pulls out a leather bra.
Sayren's eyes widen, "WHAT?! But it seems...so revealing?..."
The woman laughed hard, "Oh effendim, don't worry, it is, but in heat like Nyka, it definitely helps during training sessions. Its the same with the cotton shorts as well, it allows your legs to breathe more effectively and gives the cool air a chance to touch your body."
Sayren continued chewing on her lip, she looked back at Ximal for a little bit of advice, "so um...would those be acceptable?"

[Ximal]

Xi stood quietly in the middle of the market, his eyes closed as he allowed his djed to flow around himself just tweaking the speed at which it arrived where he wanted it using his calmed mind whilst say went off shopping to bring the djed of his flux around his body as fast as possible. Focusing of taking his djed down to his feet and then back up to his arms across the longest point of his body diagonally. The methodical rearrangement of his internal networking was something that was on the forefront of his mind. Allowing the ramblings of the crowd to be something to help focus his mind. His breathing was slow and his djed manipulation was flowing slowly around himself. the speed which it travelled getting faster and faster until he reached a point he was satisfied with. He'd have to keep up his concentration to get it where he wanted it that fast in future but he'd taking it from his core to his arm in a single thought. eventually he opened his eye's to hear sayren asking for an opinion. Asking would what she was buying be acceptable? Xi shook his head and let his djed settle back within him as he turned to see where she was. Eventually he spotted her and the clothing she was buying. A leather chest cover and a pair of cotton shorts..."Yeah those are fine. Like I said a shirt is optional and that would be an alternative for women." Xi folded his arms across his chest again and glanced at sayren and back to the merchant. "If your gonna get them get em." Xi took a deep breath before manipulating the djed around his body again. But about half way through doing so he stopped to say. "it might be a good idea to try them on first ? Make sure they fit without getting in the way.". Xi then continued to play with his djed this time working on the finer control pulling it around his arm's muscles individually working on making sure that he could target every single one with minimal effort and that he knew where they all were.