Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-5583506-20150816180208/@comment-5583506-20150825143145

Talin's room was located close to the derelict section of the Academy. The Headmaster only had a few rooms left for students. And those that were currently available were those fitting for students of... "simple economy", as he liked to put it, whilst wealthier students from rich families received accomodations on the top floors.

"I... I guess we could try it?" she said.

It didn't take long for her to discover that at the front doors of the Academy a vague light was heading their way, presumably that of a lantern. When it got close enough it revealed the face of a stern Altmer in a long black robes.

"Can't believe that Alvorn", murmured the Altmer as he approached the gates. "Goofing off at his only job..." The man held up the lantern in front of the two Investigators' faces. "And who are you? I thought I saw someone sneak around out here from the windows."

"Oh. Uhm... I... I am an alchemist", said Anhjari. "I have come to try my luck here at the Academy."

The Altmer examined her from top to toe, before glancing over at Astien. "Neither of you have the looks of an alchemist", he muttered. "And you are a Khajiit."

Bigot...

"Uhm... Y-Yes? Is that a problem?"

The Altmer raised his eyebrows with a sigh. "No. Not really. It's just that it's not usual to see Khajiits trying their luck out here. And those who do, clearly doesn't possess the skill needed to enter here. Doesn't mean that I believe that Khajiit's can't become alchemists. It's just that I have yet to see a Khajiit with the right talent for it."

"Then... Then you will let me try? Put me up to a test! I... I will prove my worth!"

Hopefully... she reflected. She only knew the basics of alchemy, but in comparison to the other students visiting the Academy, she presumed that she possessed just as much intelligence as a stone.

The Altmer yawned, visually tired. "Alright, I will. But that will have to wait until midday. For now, I will show you your temporary accomodation."

He then looked at Astien. "And... you are?"

Before Astien had a chance to speak, Anhjari filled in for him. "Oh! He... He is my assistant! I am not going anywhere without him! It's... allowed to have assistants? Right?"

The man in the black robes, shot a suspicious glare at the Khajiit before he raised his shoulders in ignorance. "Fair enough. You two will share the same chambers then. I can't afford to hand out rooms just for the sake of assistants. Follow me then", he said and unlocked the gates from the inside, allowing the two Investigators entrance.

That went easier than expected, reflected Anhjari and looked at Astien. Now, we only need to lay low, find out what became of Selebrand, and pray that this place is as safe as it seems.