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[Rashid Oryan]

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Generally there was little noise about the Abbey; Monks having quiet conversation on topics such as Virtue and the plight of peoples all over the land. This day was not much different though, from the winery to the library, the monks scurried about handling their normal day to day happenings. The only thing different about this day though, is that there was a visitor in their midst acting much as they do.

Rashid sat alone in the Ankh room, dressed in a brown monk's robe, his hands folded on his lap. He muttered a few words quietly to himself:

"Ssithnos, Hierophant of Balance, though I do not find much turmoil in my daily life, emotionally...I am very unsettled. I know that my purpose in the scheme of this realm is much greater. Why do the simplistic things leave me with questions? Ronia has proven to be a very close friend, and my emotions for her are feelings that are very new to me. In being a being of the flesh though, there are things before me that I must encounter....so explains my father. Please instruct me on what I should do next..."

Rashid had not known what it was like to have feelings for another person. His life was a sheltered one; growing up in a simple home just outside of Trinsic. His interactions limited to conversation with the peoples of Trinsic and mainly his father, Rufus; but never, had he had a woman find him interesting.

The prior night replayed in his head several times. Ronia Skyfire met with him in Tokuno, no different than any other meeting they had. Generally, the gift of Empathy would do it's work...most of Ronia's emotions did not surprise Rashid too much. This evening though, something was different. He disregarded feeling nothing, and just enjoyed Ronia's company. As the night went on, Ronia seemed more and more detatched, a bit different than usual and Rashid began to notice.

The unsettling nature of her discomfort became overwhelming, Rashid pulled her into a Inn not to far from the tavern where they sat with Lord Flair and Tai Kwan Leap.

"What is the matter" Rashid said, tilting his head.

Ronia stepped forward, sliding her hand into his, looking into his eyes, "I do care for you Rashid, but it has been bothering me. A short while ago, when I asked you to stop your studies...perhaps that was too much. I am trying to control you, when that is the thing I cannot stand from my peers. I was wrong..."

Rashid narrowed his eyes a bit before speaking, "I stopped the study of Necromancy because you asked, and began to work at something else. Do not feel bad. The feelings that I have for you would prevent me from hurting you, or doing anything against what you believe to be right."

Ronia put her hand to her side, taking it from Rashid's light grip. She looked at the floor for a moment, looking up to speak, "I understand that Rashid...but...I do not want to control you. I might have told you about my feelings too soon, and me asking you to cease your studies, is too much. I just do not know..." Ronia looked away from Rashid, lowering her head hoping to hide her creeping tears.

"Then...I..I need a moment to think. Pardon me..." Rashid said calmly, turning and walking away slowly. He stopped just at the door; "I shall be going home for a moment, I need to think"

Upon his return home, his father suggested he go to Empath Abbey in Yew. A place Rufus went when he needed to think...

And there Rashid sat, quietly. All the things his father taught him...he could not understand the emotions he was feeling.
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From my Fathers teachings...I shall right the energies of this realm. Balance is my purpose.