Summary: A showcase of performances by local entertainers during the summer festival called by the Mayor of Tar Valon.

Setting: Osendrelle Square: Tar Valon, TarValon

Buildings made of white stone are etched in the shapes of fanciful shells or waves that are meant to dazzle the eye. Everything within the square and on the streets beyond seems to have been made for sheer beauty, as if to show off some great skill. Small statues, crevizes and friezes help to decorate the Inns and shops that line the streets. There is a large statue in the center of the square, in the shape of the White Tower, with the Flame of Tar Valon emblazoned on a small flag, honoring the Aes Sedai and their work.

The square seems to be a cool spot to be during the hot summer months, as a cool breeze comes from the river and passes down the streets. Dusk sets in and the street lamps are being lighted by those who's task it is to see the city brightened at night. People still bustle back and forth betweens shops and inns to gather a last minute package or to seek some entertainment. Every now and again Tar Valon Guards pass by with a patrol, to keep the streets safe.

Several different directions spout off from the square. The main exit leads toward the White Tower itself, making the square a center of traffic and other events. Three more exits lead down private roads, towards the southern most villages outside of the city.

Severan smiles. He watches the tumblers with a look of appraisal.

Severan claps.

Ayleria springs up to immitate Eldred, as though a mirror lay halfway between them and they are reflections. Her hands strike the ground and she springs up to land right in front of him. As though right in front of the mirror.

Sariya finally manages to make it up to the stage and before anyone can stop her, she has climbed up onto it.

Reaching out his hands, Eldred graps Ayleria's and lifts skywards.

Ayleria jumps up, pushing hard with her legs, and with arms tense, she crosses her legs at the ankles for balance, leaving her in a handstand on Eldred's hands, though she can be seen to tremble slightly.

Sariya pauses and oooooohs as she sees this, and her thumb moves to her mouth.

Hannah claps wholeheartedly!

Eldred grins as he looks up at Ayleria for a moment, almost as if checking to see if she is prepared.

Arithe claps fairly loudly

Severan claps and grins as he watches the balance.

Ayleria nods to Eldred as she looks straight down at him.

Eldred falls over backwards carrying Ayleria with him. He rolls into a smooth somersault as he releases her hands.

Coranna enters the Osendrelle Square through the Osendrelle Gates of the White Tower, watched by the hawkeyes of the Tower Guard.

Ayleria reaches forward as she falls downwards, landing on her hands, and springing forwards to land on her feet nimbly right in front of Sariya. She seems stunned to see the little gril, but the surprise is quickly replaced by a mischievous grin as she leans down to whisper to the little one.

Coranna works her way along the outside of the crowd silently.

Eldred completes his somersault to rise to his feet just behind Ayleria and the little girl.

Sariya giggles as she listens to Ayleria and she nods. She steps forward a little ways and gets down on her knees to push herself forward in a little somersault, landing on her backside afterwards.

Ayleria claps for Sariya and laughs softly.

Taeron laughs heartily and applauds the little girl.

Severan smirks and applauds.

Eldred grins as he watches the little one.

Hannah giggles at the child.

Arithe claps though no smile touches his face

Sariya stands up and does a cartwheel, then waves shyly to the audience.

Ayleria laughs softly, having not expected this and looks to Eldred.

Sariya seems somehow encouraged by the applause and before either Ayleria or Eldred can do anything, she leans down and does a backwards somersault, landing in front of Ayleria with a giggle.

Ayleria laughs and, deciding this is as good an ending s any, raises her hands skywards in a flourish.

Hannah claps excitedly, "Woohoo! Yay!

Eldred grins and imitates Ayleria's move, as if this was what was planned.

Severan laughs, his head tilting back slightly. "Bravo!"

Eldred reaches out as he steps to the right, pulling Ayleria with him so all three stand in a line. He bows deeply.

Taeron applauds loudly himself as he reaches up to the stage to help the little girl down.

Arithe continues to clap until they bow and then abruptly stops

Sariya presses her face shyly into Ayleria's leg.

Ayleria smiles down at Sariya as she bows and then starts trying to usher the little girl off of the stage.

Coranna turns to clap softly at the performance.

Taeron steps up onto the stage and calls out, "Who is next?"

Severan looks about. "Are performers of any type allowed?"

Taeron calls, "The musical section is over, but otherwise, yes!"

Eldred looks up into the crowd as he steps of the stage and frowns worriedly. He whispers briefly into Ayleria's ear and then slips into the crowd.

Eldred strolls to the northwest, turning for Luadge Street.

Ayleria blinks and looks around worriedly, but having no idea about it, she just leans down to pick Sariya up and move back to her seat.

Coranna tilts her head slightly, as if pondering. She silently makes her way into the heart of the throng, grateful that few pay her any heed, and those who do simply nod and murmur greeting.

Severan's eyebrows come together slightly, and he inclines his head. "The musical section is over? I've done a little performing in my time, and singing as well, but I'm not sure what I could do by myself right offhand..."

Taeron shrugs, "Whatever you feel you'd like to do! We're all friends here." He laughs softly, "What did you have in mind?"

Severan watches the grey-clothed young man as he leaves.

Arithe says "Do you need a partner?"

Arithe says this so softly it can barely be heard

Taeron waits for this to be settled and looks about the crowd.

Severan frowns, pondering. "I usually do musical theatre... I could try something from a performance I did with a traveling group once. I'm afraid I'd have to do it in Common, as I haven't prepared..."

Ayleria smiles and bounces Sariya on her knee as she waits.

Arithe says in his hoarse voice ,"I know most tales ...do you need accompaniment?

Coranna nimbly works through the crowd, to the very front of the stage. No one even jostles her. Which is just as well. She seems quite intent.

Severan looks to Arithe. He replies just as softly, "I'd appreciate it... Are you good at improvisation?"

Taeron moves aside as the men sort things out.

Rune enters from the south, coming from SouthHarbor Road.

Rune wanders in, looking about, a sad expression on his face.

Arithe gesturs with his hands and says softly,"I cannot project my voice anymore"

A stage has been erected here and Taeron is standing off to one side of it while Arithe and Severan speak amongst themselves about their performance.

Hannah looks at Arithe curiously.

Coranna steps up to Taeron silently, just giving him a brief smile before resuming her indifference, eyeing the men on stage.

Rune looks about, "Money to feed the poor starving orphans!"

Arithe takes the three gold he won and tosses them to the old man

Taeron inclines his head to Coranna with a very neutral expression on his face as she joins him at side of the stage. He continues watching.

Severan looks to Arithe. "I understand... I think I can handle this. I appreciate the offer, though..." He then turns to Taeron. "I know a bit of a solo from an opera I once performed... I'm not sure if it would seem... appropriate to some, though..." He whispers something to Taeron...

Ayleria bounces the little girl on her lap still and looks at Rune with a curious expression.

Coranna says "I believe something was mention about a voice needing to be projected?"

Rune catches the coins nicely, quickly making them dissapear.

You whisper "It's about the sealing of the Dark One at Shayol Ghul by the Hundred Companions... one of the more controversial ones I know, but it's all I know, right offhand..." to Taeron.

Taeron raises an eyebrow at Severan's words, and murmurs to Coranna.

Arithe pipes a few notes on his flute then sits back down. "Very well."

Severan whispers something further to Taeron...

You whisper "If it's not acceptable, I believe that I can come up with something about Jain Farstrider." to Taeron.

Hannah waits patiently.

Ayleria frowns in Rune's direction as she continues bouncing the little girl on her knee.

Coranna raises an eyebrow and looks at Severan coolly. "An.. interesting choice.." She turns to murmur into Taeron's ear. Of course, not a word is heard by anyone else.

Severan looks to all. "I apologize for the wait... I was not aware that this competition was taking place until I entered the square." He grins mischeviously.

Severan shoots a worried look at Coranna.

Rune looks about sadly, "I fear they will not have enough for me to feed them tonight...and little Timmy, he does not even have a good set of shoes..."

Hannah grins and nods.

Arithe says harshly ,"Too bad old man thats all I can spare."

Arithe says "Go get drunk."

Taeron nods to Sevaran and then listens to Coranna before nodding to her as well, and then whispering to Severan.

Taeron whispers "I think that if you can manage something about Jain Farstrider, that would be far better for all concerned."

You whisper "I believe so, as well... The other one was popular a little while ago in Tear when some rumors were being whispered... I shall do my best." to Taeron.

Ayleria seems rather unimpressed by Rune's antics, but she calls out to him, 'If you want to feed a starving orphan, I have one right here in my lap that could use a meal!" She seems to expect nothing from him.

Coranna frowns to herself, looking at the crowd, as if weighing something. She turns to Taeron to whisper again.

Taeron looks down at the yelling and nods, "Yes, sir....why not help the little one? She worked up an appetite somersaulting for us before you arrived."

Severan whispers back to Taeron. He then steps up onto the stage, looking out into the crowd.

Taeron nods to Severan and then whispers to Coranna.

Rune smiles slightly, looking at the girl, his smile falters a bit, then he reaches into the belt and produces one of the gold coins, tossing it towards the pair.

Taeron nods to Coranna, "As am I." He waves a hand to Severan, "Go ahead, friend! Show us what you can do!"

Coranna nods to the whisper, then nods towards the performer.

Severan gets a twinkle in his eye. He stands at center stage, and waits politely for silence. He nods to Taeron.

Ayleria seems stunned, but she reaches up to catch the coin, and in a flicker of sleight of hand, the coin vanishes to parts unknown on her body with a called, "Thank you, sir!"

Ayleria falls silent, then, to listen and watch, turning Sariya around in her lap so that she can see, too.

Rune nods slightly, a bow if you will.

Coranna tilts her head, looking about the sprawling crowd. She turns to listen to Severan... critically.

Severan's voice seems to take on a richer tone than usual. "Among the greatest tales of adventure in this world are those of Jain Farstrider. Not only because they tell of danger, intrigue, and far-away lands, but because, my friends, they are true."

Seth enters from the south, coming from SouthHarbor Road.

Hannah listens attentively.

Coranna turns to whisper lightly to Taeron.

Taeron smiles as he listens to Severan, though he leans to hear Coranna as well.

Taeron frowns thoughtfully and then replies softly to Coranna.

Seth looks around a bit, doing his best to avoid getting knocked down by the crowd.

Coranna nods at the response and continues to watch the performance.

Severan gets a firey look in his eye. "Today, I shall re-enact the very events of one of Jain Farstrider's most heroic feats - the single-handed rescue of a noble maiden from the clutches of an evil band of Trollocs."

Rune walks over to Seth, "I do not suppose you could spare a few coins could you?"

Sariya's eyes open wide from her place in Ayleria's lap and she giggles just before her thumb slips into her mouth. Ayleria seems pleased, too.

Hannah tries to get comfortable, leaning against the small statue.

Ayleria wraps her arms around Sariya as she watches.

Seth looks Rune over, noticing that the man has a very nice sword,"Why would a man with such a nice sword need coin?"

Hannah looks at Rune assessingly.

Alucard watches Rune curiously.

Rune smiles, "Every man should carry what he relishes most...the sword is not something that I acn part with for any amount of gold....it was my fathers."

Severan ignores Rune completely, being caught up in his performance. "Upon one day, this evil band of large, menacing creatures attacked the country estate of a nobleman, in search of easy prey." Suddenly, he gets a monstrous look on his face. "Coming from the east, the charged the walls." He does his best imitation of a Trolloc attacking, leaving out a little of the visciousness so as not to scare the children.

Sariya's eyes grow wide and she gasps.

Taeron watches silently, still standing next to Coranna.

Hannah turns to the storyteller..

Severan makes wide gestures with his hands. "The guards did their best to stop them, but to no avail; they were forced to break and flee, or be eaten alive."

Coranna stands beside the mayor, studying Severan's expressions coolly.

Seth shakes his head,"Well, you can't eat that sword now can you?"He smiles a Rune, and places his hands behind his back, holding them wrist over hand,"You still didn't answer my question of why you need it."

Rune smiles slight if a tad sadly, "The orphans of the city rely on me to bring them food...to help them...it is the right thing to do no?"

Ayleria mutters Runewards, "I never depended on ye."

Sariya shushes Ayleria as she tries to hear Severan

Severan leans down to look as many of the audience members in the eye as he can. He speaks softly, coming close to inaudibility. With each word, it grows slightly louder. "But the Trollocs of that band were not counting that one of the guests present at that nobles estate would be none other than the bold-" He draws himself up, and his voice takes on a very deep, rich tone, "Jain Farstrider!"

Rune winks toward Ayleria.

Seth begins to dig in his pocket.

Hannah gasps.

Ayleria's face is clearly less than pleased, and her cool expression is directed specifically to Rune.

Sariya cheers and claps, taking her thumb out of her mouth only as long as she is clapping and returns it immediately.

Severan starts speaking more quickly. "The Trollocs quickly raced through the estate, plundering what they could, and destroying all in their path." He jumps about the stage as if he is a Trolloc ransacking invisible wardrobes and chests.

Sariya giggles around her thumb as she watches.

Rune smiles apolagetically at Ayleria.

Ayleria mutters under her breath.

Hannah's eyes widen, intently watching the storyteller..

Seth drags two silver coins out of his pocket and begins to roll them in the palm of his hand. His attention drifts over to Severen for the time being.

Ayleria mutters to herself, "... to pretend... be good... don't have to... homeless can't find you... ask... help..."

Ayleria mutters, "Or don't -know- to find you."

Rune watches the coins intently.

Severan's eyes get wide. He very nearly trembles. "As soon as Jain heard the commotion, he leaped out of his room to face the estate's attackers." He unsheathes an invisible sword. "In great numbers they attacked him, but each one met the same fate on Jain's sword." He thrusts the sword through imaginary Trolloc after imaginary Trolloc, spinning about the stage.

Sariya shushes Ayleria again and watches Severan intently.

Hannah winces at each imaginary sword thrust.

Severan stops his movements as suddenly as they began. He freezes, and the suddenness of it seems almost unnatural. "As he cleared one hall of Trollocs, Jain heard-" He lowers his voice to a whisper. "A scream!" Suddenly, his face is a mask of fear, and a shrill scream comes from his throat. It might be comical, if it weren't so startling.

Taeron seems taken aback and jumps slightly, but he tries to hide it quickly with a stretch.

Hannah jumps involuntarily.

Sariya yelps and jumps in Ayleria's lap, but Ay doesn't let go of the little girl for a moment.

Seth's attention is focused on Severen in such a manner that he forgets about the coins he is rubbing together in his hand. Probably forgot what he even took them out for by the look on his face.

Coranna simply raises an eyebrow for a moment, then turns to gauge the reactions of others, smiling for a twinkling before turning back to watch Severan.

Severan wipes the fear off of his face, and replaces it with a look of surprise. He begins racing down imaginary halls. "Jain raced down the hall towards the source of the scream. At last, he came to the banquet hall." He pauses momentarily, and continues more slowly and quietly. "There, in the middle of the hall, stood a giant Trolloc. In one hairy arm, he clasped the noble's daughter." He extends one arm demonstrating. "And in the other, he held an enormous daggar." He holds an imaginary daggar in his other hand.

Hannah puts a hand to her mouth.

Severan's eyes intensify. "As Jain entered the hall, the monster looked at him, and smiled an evil smile, the like of which can only be seen on a Trolloc." He begins moving the imaginary daggar closer to the imaginary noble's daughter. "Slowly, tauntingly, the Trolloc began moving the daggar closer to the young maiden's throat. From across the hall, Jain tried to think desperately of what to do."

Sariya's eyes grow wide and she seems shocked. Ayleria holds her gently, though she scowls at Rune. Clearly the performance has been ruined for her.

Hannah moves closer to the rest of the crowd...

Rune frowns, shrugging his shoulders at Ayleria.

Seth slightly turns his head in Ayleria's direction. He smiles broadly and begins to walk over in her direction,"How are you doing today, m' lady?" He says when he is by her side.

Severan gets a wild look in his eyes. "'What to be done?' Jain thought. Suddenly, he thought of a way to save her. It was long shot, and it was dangerous, but it was the only way." Dropping his arms, he reaches down next to the calf of his trouser leg and pulls an imaginary daggar. Suddenly, his words quicken. "Quickly, Jain pulled his knife and flung it at the giant Trolloc! It sailed across the room, came within a hair's breadth of the maiden, and then - struck the Trolloc down."

Ayleria pulls her scowl away from Rune, if barely and offers a polite smile to Seth, "I am well, and thank you." Her eyes dart briefly back to RUne and then back.

Sariya claps loudly and cheers!

Hannah stands stunned for a moment, then breaks out in applause.

Hannah says "Woo!"

Seth grins at Hannah, obviously amused by her actions.

Severan once again unsheathes Jain's imaginary sword. "Leaping across the room, Jain pulled the maiden into a corner, free of danger. He then fought off every Trolloc in the room, with masterful ease!" Once again, he leaps about the stage, fighting imaginary Trollocs. He seems to be starting to sweat.

Hannah breathes a sigh of relief.

Hannah blinks and looks ready to dart when the man comes off the stage.

Seth mutters to Ayleria, "... orphans... never... it... collecting money... them,..."

Severan slows his words and straightens. His hands come to his sides. "After he had finished off every Trolloc in the estate, he returned to ensure that the noble and all of his family were safe. They asked him to stay and be their honored guest, but he politely declined. When asked why, he told them because he must - because there will always be others in danger, and there will always be battles against the forces of the Dark to be won." His voice echoes out over the crowd. He bows slightly, and begins to walk slowly off of the stage, smiling as he does.

Hannah shudders.

Hannah claps decidedly.

Severan slumps down in a chair near the stage, wiping sweat from his brow. "I'm afraid that was more of a gleeman-type performance than what I'm used to, but I hope you enjoyed it." He grins.

Ayleria snorts at Seth's words and mutters to him softly.

Rune snorts.

Severan notices the newcomers for the first time. He nods to them politely.

Arithe claps his hands and says ,"Well done.'

Ayleria mutters to Seth, "... seen... today, nor... any such... those... this... one in... his teeth,... when... little... here,..."

Coranna nods in acknowledgement of Severan, clapping softly as well.

Arithe says in his hoarse voice,"Though the high chant would have suited the story better."

Sariya applauds very enthusiastically and cheers!

Severan smiles. "Thank you, friends." He laughs at Arithe's comment. "I agree, but I'm not very good on short notice."

Arithe shurgs and leans back to watch more of the show

Severan looks about. "I must ask... is there a group or... guild for performers in this city?"

Hannah says "Huzzah!"

Severan grins at Hannah. "Thank you..."

Coranna looks to Taeron silently.

Hannah grins, That was one scary tale..

Rune smiles, "Feed the poor orphans, do not let them starve tonight.."

Arithe inclines his head and says softly,"I have heard of such a guild"

Taeron applauds heartily at the end of the performance and steps forward, "Is there anyone else that sees fit to go after such a fine performance?"

Severan shakes his head...

Taeron seems to finally note the question, "Ah, there is. Stop by my office sometime when things aren't so hectic and we can discuss that."

Severan nods to Taeron. "I think I will. I only wish I could have seen the entire competition tonight..."

Coranna nods in agreement to something. Perhaps Taeron's words, perhaps some inner thought. She looks around the crowd silently.

Seth smiles at Rune,"I agree good man." He hands the two coins out to Ayleria as he speaks,"Take it, good woman. I would give you more, but that is all I brought with me."

Severan glances at Coranna. At first he tries to read her, but then decides against it...

Rune looks about, "Please....I beg you...they are hungry....be with the light and aide me to feed the poor..."

Taeron sees that nobody seems inclined to step up after Severan and nods, "Very well...as last time, the winner by applause. First, for Ayleria and Eldred!"

Ayleria seems taken aback, "Why...thank you, sir. Thank you very much."

Sariya applauds and cheers as Ayleria's name is called

Severan applauds loudly, smiling.

Arithe claps fairly loud

Coranna suddenly focuses on the air before her, looking out directly over the crowd.

Seth smiles at Rune,"See there? One more mouth that will not go hungry tonight."

Taeron nods as he listens to the applause, "And for Severan!"

Severan looks at Rune. His eyes seem to weigh and balance him...

Ayleria applauds loudly for Severan, as does Sariya

Arithe stands and applauds whistling

Rune smiles, "And a great man you are."

Severan shakes his head again, smiling...

Severan seems to be in a good mood. He tosses Rune a couple coins.

Taeron nods, "I think it's decided then. Severan, your prize is 5 gold!" He holds out a pouch.

Ayleria seems less than happy as Rune gets more money, but she applauds Severan's winning and tries to ignore it.

Seth reaches to pat Ayleria on the shoulder,"You are very welcome."

Severan pushes the gold back, at first. He then pauses, and takes the pouch. He throws it to Ayleria.

Ayleria seems stunned, calling, "Why this?"

Coranna turns her attention to the awarding and stays silent, seemingly unsurprised by the generosity.

Severan shrugs. "For the child. Trust me, she needs it more than I do..."

Ayleria swallows and reaches down to pick up the pouch with tears in her eyes, and a whispered, "Thank you, sir. You are most kind..."

Ayleria cradles the pouch with a soft and tender caress and offers it down for Sariya to hold.

Alucard watches Rune warily and snaps, "Get a job!"

Hannah watches all of this, mildly amused.

Severan reddens. He seems to sense it, and also seems annoyed at it. "Believe me, miss, it's nothing..."

Coranna suddenly turns her attention to the shout, her eyes glint momentarily.

A tear streaks Ayleria's cheek as she hugs Sariya a little more tightly, looking at Severan all the while.

Ayleria seems somehow amused by Alucard's yell, too, and she chuckles softly, with tears still in her eyes.

Severan chuckles at Alucard.

Coranna does not seem amused at all. She looks over at Taeron questioningly, her eyes hinting in the general area of the Rune and Alucard.

Rune walks over towards Ayleria, bends over to the small girl pats her gently then walks out.

Seth decides to take position in a different part of the square, all smiles as he does so. He seems to be tickled to death that he got to go to town. As he passes Rune he speaks to the man,"I would give you some coin, but I seem to be out of momey."

Severan opens his mouth to speak, then closes it. He looks at Ayleria, seemingly at a loss. Again, he seems annoyed by this. He glances quickly to Coranna and reddens. "Well, it's been an... interesting evening." A grin grows on his face. "I'm afraid I have to be going, though."

Arithe stands and leaves abruptly

Taeron calls, "Alright...the festivities are over....thank you all for coming and have a pleasant day!"

Taeron glances at Coranna with a sigh and whispers.

Severan watches Arithe leave, the smile fading a little.

Rune smiles, "We all give what we can..."

Ayleria stands up and sets Sariya down, taking the pouch from her and tucking the coins away with more sleight of hand. She takes the little girl by the hand and walks towards Severan.

Severan nods to all. He smiles to Ayleria and Sariya as they approach. He seems interested at the sleight of hand...

Coranna nods to Taeron, whispering back.

Seth grumbles as he hears the festival has ended. He begins to look around some more, and notices Coranna talking with the Mayor. He grins at that, and resumes his walk.

Ayleria smiles warmly as she appraoches Severan and says to Sariya, "Thank the kind gentleman, Sariya." Sariya smiles and opens and closes a dirty, pudgy little fist and says, "Thanka, mishter"

Taeron nods to Coranna and motions to a Tar Valon guardsman out of the crowd. As the man approaches, he whispers to him softly. The guardsman nods, glancing towards Rune, and then disappears into the crowd.

Rune looks about, noting the dirty looks, smiles slightly, obviously a fake smile.

Severan smiles broadly at Sariya. "You're quite welcome, miss." He looks to both. "My name is Severan... I'm afraid forgot to introduce myself earlier."

Hannah looks wearily down the road in the direction she came and turns to go.

Severan watches Hannah go, a little wistfully...

Ayleria smiles warmly as she rests her hands on Sariya's shoulder, 'I'm Ayleria...and this is Sariya...you were really very good. And your generosity is greatly appreciated." She glances towards Hannah, following Severan's glance and sigh, and she seems almost revolted for a moment, adding, "You should go chase your female." WIth that, she starts leading Sariya away.

Severan starts. "Miss-"

Rune notices the guards movement, frowns slightly and looks for a way out.

Seth spots a nice young woman and begins to walk after her.

Severan shakes his head. "I'm afraid you misunderstand, Ayleria-"

Ayleria pauses, "Do I?"

Ayleria doesn't turn.

The guardsman motions to a few others and they start trying to contain the area and keep Rune from escaping.

Seth trots up beside Hannah, bowing in midstride,"Good day, nice lady."

Coranna looks out at the crowd, her eyes attempting to follow the beggar.

Severan nods, trying to move in front of Ayleria. "Yes, you did. I just came to Tar Valon - I know no one here. I simply wished to thank her for coming-" He adds, in a lower tone, "She did applaud rather louldy..."

Rune looks about and stops, nodding slightly, a sad look on his face.

Hannah turns to the man and smiles, "Well hello..

Ayleria blinks, and in a rather blunt manner asks, "So you mean you don't love her or want to..." She shudders, "sleep with her or anything?"

The guardsmen start moving inwards, trying to keep Rune in sight and not let him get away.

Severan tries *very* hard not to laugh. "I can assure you, miss, I am not that type of man..."

Severan whispers something to Ayleria...

Rune looks about, "Relax. I am not going anywhere..."

Coranna turns to whisper to Taeron, keeping focused on Rune's location.

Ayleria senses "Severan grins. "Can you keep a secret?""

Ayleria blinks at Sevaran and nods.

Severan whispers again to Ayleria...

Seth notices the guards moving into the crowd,"What's going on with the guards?" He asks Hannah."

Hannah says "It looks like they're after that beggar..."

Ayleria senses "Severan grins more widely. "Severan Kaiz of House Tanashiar, Cairhien, at your service.""

Severan bows grandly before Ayleria.

Seth says to himself,"Begging is against the law here?"

The guards finally reach Rune and the captain in the group says gruffly, "Why don't you show us where this lovely place is that the homeless can go for help, hmm?"

Severan looks towards Rune and the guards.

Taeron nods to Coranna, "I agree."

Rune smiles, "If all of your heads weren't so high up you would see they are everywhere around you."

Ayleria's jaw gapes.

Hannah starts watching the action surrounding the beggar.

Severan chuckles.

Hannah says "I don't know, apparently not."

Severan whispers to Ayleria...again...

Ayleria bows with a flourish gracefully, "Oh forgive me for being so impertinent!"

You whisper "You musn't tell anyone, though... and don't bow! Please!" to Ayleria.

Severan looks around...

The guards captain murmurs to Rune softly.

You whisper "I'm only the son of a minor noble... it's nothing that needs bowing..." to Ayleria.

Seth chuckles,"I will have to remember not to ask anyone to borrow coin in Tar Valon." It would not do me good to be jailed."

Ayleria is wide-eyed and shakes her head, 'But -still-!"

Hannah giggles behind her hand, "No I don't imagine it would.

Coranna continues to whisper quietly to Taeron.

Severan looks about. "I'm afraid I really do have to be going, miss..." He whispers again...

Rune nods silently, "I see...I shall leave Tar Valon as I have left Caemlyn before this..."

Seth steps close beside Hannah, and looks down on her. One would think he was looking down her blouse if they didn't know he was a respectable type gentleman.

Ayleria senses "Severan looks at you intently. "For me, please- not a word. I only told you so that your opinion of me might not be so..." He grins. "Debasing.""

Ayleria seems taken aback and doesn't know what to say. She stammers something to him, blushing.

Ayleria whispers "I...I've never talked to one of noble blood before..."

Severan shakes his head, sighing...

Hannah turns and looks closer at her company. She smiles, "Hi, we haven't met, I'm Hannah...

Taeron frowns thoughtfully, "Perhaps it might be wise...."

Coranna looks otward at Rune, then looks to Taeron, "If it be your will, I am sure I can.. help this man."

You whisper "First of all, blood means nothing - nobles are like anyone else, just more arrogant. And I really *must* be going... I'd love to speak with you more... but until then, please, not a word to anyone, okay?" to Ayleria.

Seth smiles,"Well met, Hannah." He holds out his hand,"I'm Seth."

Hannah offers her hand..

Severan smiles to Ayleria. "Good-night, miss." He nods to all others as he exits the square.

Sariya looks up at Severan and giggles, "D'you like Ayleria?" Ayleria's face turns to a scowl and her hand almost darts to civer the little one's mouth, but she manages not to. She gives an apologetic look to Severan and says, "Good night."

Seth gently shakes Hannah's hand.

Severan grins as he walks out.

Taeron nods to Coranna, "It will be as you wish, Coranna Sedai."