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Ashisu didn't have to wait very long for the door to be answered. It was opened by a smallish young woman with the most amazing hair he had ever seen. No doubt he was standing in front of the girl called Fire. She seemed to be confused for a moment, then realized who he was. "Captain Ashisu!" The Gifted was grateful that she knew who he was, she must have been informed by someone. She did an awkward half bow, something that made Ashisu assume that she didn't meet soliders very often. There was no need to bow in front of a captain, especially a Gifted one. "I thought you weren't supposed to arrive until tomorrow?"

Ashisu gave a small nod, confirming that it was true. "I apologize, but the journey wasn't quite as long as I thought it would be." He couldn't help but stare at her hair a little, but due to his discipline mostly kept his eyes on her face. It wasn't that it was ugly, or different, or any of the other things most people would be thinking. Ashisu found it pretty and thought it suited her well. He almost said something when the maid that had joined them wrapped her hair up in a gray scarf. "Sorry. I was not prepared for your arrival. If you want we can put your horse in the stables. There are more buildings down that path,"

The Gifted bowed, low and respectfully. "As I said, I misjudged the time of the journey. I take full blame for your unpreparedness." Though the journey was shorter than he thought, he was still worn out from it, but skillfully hide the fact. Magic on the other hand nudged Ashisu and tugged on her reins, trying to get the soldier to take her to the stables. "Why don't we talk in the main building with Ferris and Simon. Simon oversees this area and gives me daily lessons and training. I was told you were coming but I didn't know why,"

The soldier once again nodded. "That sounds like a good idea. Magic needs to rest and I must give you the story on why I am here." He motioned for the girl to go first. "I must admit that my sense of direction is terrible, if you would be so kind as to lead the way..."