[There's something in the woman's tone that catches on Elayne's attention, even moreso than 'Light take me;' it's such a common expression, and her ears are so used to hearing it, that it doesn't occur to her that only people from her own world use it. It registers as entirely unremarkable, practically background noise.
But she answers the question, her tone clipped and efficient, because they haven't got time to waste on pleasantries right now.]
I'm from the city of Caemlyn in a country called Andor. [Even if they had time to go into detail, Elayne doesn't see the point: no one here knows where Caemlyn or Andor are, or what it might mean were she to elaborate on her title. But the woman's tone... Does she recognize that Elayne is channeling? Unlike everyone else that Elayne has met so far in this world, is this stranger familiar with the One Power?
She peers around the doorframe, quickly scanning both it and the space beyond for anything that looks like a trap before she steps through, bracing to weave herself a protective shield should the need arise. But no trap is sprung, and everything here seems quiet.]
It's safe. Bring him through. [She turns back to help with carrying the guard.]
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But she answers the question, her tone clipped and efficient, because they haven't got time to waste on pleasantries right now.]
I'm from the city of Caemlyn in a country called Andor. [Even if they had time to go into detail, Elayne doesn't see the point: no one here knows where Caemlyn or Andor are, or what it might mean were she to elaborate on her title. But the woman's tone... Does she recognize that Elayne is channeling? Unlike everyone else that Elayne has met so far in this world, is this stranger familiar with the One Power?
She peers around the doorframe, quickly scanning both it and the space beyond for anything that looks like a trap before she steps through, bracing to weave herself a protective shield should the need arise. But no trap is sprung, and everything here seems quiet.]
It's safe. Bring him through. [She turns back to help with carrying the guard.]