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[blue_ajah]

A line of silver light flickers and then widens into a portal. Beyond it can be seen a stone corridor, dusty with disuse and somehow almost wrong in shape, and sealed at each end.

The illusion of "Syrenne" fades as Moiraine steps through into Milliways, and for a single unguarded moment the Aes Sedai looks unutterably weary.

"Matters worsen, I think, if familiar paths are twisted so," she murmurs under her breath. "Perhaps a space here will grant respite enough, still." Moiraine straightens, then, and glides toward her usual table, signaling to Holly as she passes.

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[always-thirsty.livejournal.com]

Thomas is near that table, so he notices the entrance, but he's somewhat curled around himself at the moment so he doesn't wave hello. As it is though, Mouse (the large grey temple dog at his feet) perks up and tugs on Thomas' pants leg.

[blue_ajah]

The glow of saidar around her fades as the portal closes, and it is without that aura of power enshrining her that she glances around the bar.

Her glance falls on the attractive stranger with the pet tugging at his feet, and Moiraine gives him a nod of greeting and a serene smile.

[always-thirsty.livejournal.com]

He nods back, shaking just a little before letting his eyes drop to the dog.

"Quit it, Mouse."

[blue_ajah]

Dark eyes narrow slightly as she studies him, not missing the tremor, and Moiraine pauses nearby.

"I shall wish you a pleasant evening, master...?" The calm tone is itself an inquiry. "I do not believe we have met before."

[always-thirsty.livejournal.com]

"Thomas. Raith."

His first name, what most people got. His last name, what very few got considering how much he hated the man who gave it to him and the family that had screwed him just about every way possible, but her formality had gotten to him.

"And no, I haven't met you before. I'd notice someone as pretty as you."

He's not really trying. It's just sort of natural at this point.

[blue_ajah]

Her composure is outwardly unruffled, but she smiles serenely at him.

"It is a lovely compliment to say so, I should think. Are you new to this place and its environs, then; and your companion as well?"

A flicker of a glance, to the dog beside him.

[always-thirsty.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"Few months for the both of us, though my brother's been in a few times and so has Mister."

He's refering to a large cat.

"And Bob."

He's refering to a loudmouthed skull.

[blue_ajah]

"I see." Tranquilly said. "It is quite the place, you will find; indeed, I would venture to say that you have already discovered it to be so."

Dark eyes are oddly intent, seeming almost to weigh him.

[always-thirsty.livejournal.com]

He's been weighed in people's eyes before. Most importantly, he'd been weighed in Harry's eyes, had let his soul be Gazed upon, and Harry still cared about him. She could weigh all she liked. He had been the son of the Lord of the White Court and while the status was gone, the experience and the ability to deal under pressure was still around.

He just smirked.

"Oh yeah. Plenty interesting. Interesting enough that I was able to find a job even."

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

There were a pair of cold, but flickering grey eyes watching the entrance with some interest. Magic, but it didn't seem familiar to him. Still, intriguing.

[blue_ajah]

She turns away from the site of the portal and starts across the room, gliding gracefully over the floor and evidently untroubled by crowds.

Her cool, serene gaze passes over him-- and there is a flicker in the dark eyes.

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Draco quietly watched her, not wishing to speak just yet. Just observing right now.

[blue_ajah]

The platinum-blond hair and the facial structure reminds her subtly of someone that she has seen here before, but she cannot quite place it, at present.

The Aes Sedai inclines her head in greeting.

"Good evening."

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

Draco likewise bowed his head, "Good evening." There was much studying on his part as well still.

[blue_ajah]

"It is quite possible that we have not met before, I think," she says tranquilly. "I am Moiraine Sedai."

[dragonofgrey.livejournal.com]

"We haven't, madam."

Draco then introduced himself, "I am Draco Malfoy."

[blue_ajah]

Malfoy.

The name is familiar, but not by a flicker does she reveal her recognition of it.

"Good evening then, Master Malfoy. Are you newly arrived in this place?"

Dark eyes are intent upon his.

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

Elaine hasn't seen Moiraine in quite some time, and comes over tentatively. "Moiraine? Are you well?"

[blue_ajah]

"Elaine. Good evening."

The Aes Sedai smiles serenely at her. "I am well enough; a touch of weariness is all, I should think, and it shall quickly pass."

"How are matters with you?"

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"Quite well. I've taken a flat in the Staff Wing, and we're much happier there. It's truly like having a home."

Elaine gestures at the seat across from Moiraine, asking silently if she may sit.

[blue_ajah]

She nods to Elaine's unspoken question.

"Please, join me, if you would." A pause. "I was unaware that you had not, before; you have worked here for some time, have you not?"

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"Yes, but Ryan and I were fairly content in our room...but when he returned from being out of the bar, we decided to take a flat. We are also taking care of a little boy who wandered in here, as well."

She fairly glows with happiness.

[blue_ajah]

"I see," she says, smiling a little. "Matters appear to be quite well with you and yours then, it would seem."

"I am glad to hear it."

[maid-of-astolat.livejournal.com]

"And how are matters with you, Moiraine? I know you went...back to your world. Are things better?"

There's more than a little concern in her face when she asks.

[blue_ajah]

"Matters progress."

It is simply stated, and the depth of the answer may be clear in the stark clarity of the words, for all their serenity.