Requesting Leave|Neo'anar, New Anarlina

[Devon]

Ryder strode into court actually having something he wanted to bring before Queen Dusk and the regent Twilight. Since he didn't want to say it out loud so as to avoid mindless gossip and speculation, he waited around for the end of the day's court session to catch them privately.

[Darastrix]

Once Court drew to a close, petitioners and courtiers began to trickle out of the great hall. Many were huddled in small groups, the non-Ices especially, as they walked and continued to talk and gossip as they left. Others remained in the warm room, milling about and chatting at leisure, in no hurry to brave the cold mountain air.

Dusk had risen from her throne and was speaking to her brother as she prepared to make her own exit. "You and Snow should come dine with us tonight," she was saying. "It'd be nice to have all the family together. Perhaps Emerald and Sunray could invite Marion and Lyra, too."

[Kender Bard]

Twilight had a vaguely distant look through the chatter; his mind was elsewhere. Though he did catch sight of Ryder and quirked a brow in the seer's direction. "Yes, Ryder?"

[Devon]

Ryder walked over to Twilight when he was called and gave the prince a small and his family a small bow. "Sorry to disturb you, but I was wondering if I could ask something of you? I enjoy working here in the palace very much, but at times I feel I could be of more use than having visions on a courtier's dress decision. I know I'm young, and I need more training, that's why I want to take leave for a few months and work on my abilities in Mentis."

[Kender Bard]

"That's not a bad idea," Twilight agreed kindly. "More schooling never hurt the willing." Of course, he'd rather cut off his hand than become a scholarly pupil ever again. "When do you intend to depart?"

[Devon]

"I was thinking of leaving within a month," Ryder answered. His wings shifted a bit and he added, "But I need to talk with Nalani before I decide for sure."

[Kender Bard]

Twilight raised a brow slightly but didn't comment on that - that was Nalani's business. "Aye, all right," he agreed.

[Darastrix]

"If you leave this season, do be careful," Dusk put in. "I know you're a Mind, but the weather can be treacherous this time of year." She wasn't sure of the winter weather in Mentis itself, but she thought unless Ryder had been there before, he'd have to travel the long way, and Mentis was near Khelek.

[Devon]

"Yes, I'll take that into consideration your majesty," Ryder replied to the Queen. "Thank you both for your understanding. I promise I won't waste my time away from Anarlina, now if you'll excuse me I'm going to go see Nalani shortly." Ryder bowed to the Queen and her Regent before teleporting off to Zira's manor to see Nalani, being respectful of Zira's house and his rules he appeared in front of the front door and politely knocked.

[Darastrix]

Laurel, Zira's housekeeper, answered the door promptly and bobbed a short curtsy. "Good day, young Ryder," she greeted with a smile. "Come to see Nalani, or do you have business with his lordship?"

[Devon]

"Good day ma'am, I'm here to see Nalani," Ryder answered with a small bow in return. "But of course I'd like to pay my respects to Lord Zira as well, it'd be rude of me to visit his home and not even say hello."

[Darastrix]

"He's in the capitol at the moment, I'm afraid," Laurel told him, "But if you'll wait here, I'll go fetch Nalani."

[Devon]

Ryder nodded to Laurel and replied, "all right that's fine, when Lord Zira returns please give my best to him."

[Kender Bard]

Once summoned, Nalani came quickly and greeted Ryder with a tight hug. "How are you Ryder?" she asked. She looked a little flushed from the work she had been in the middle of.

[Devon]

Ryder's wings perked as Nalani came into view. "I'm fine Nalani," Ryder replied returning her hug. "How are you? You look like you've been very busy," he said.