Looking to the Future

As the words rolled off her tongue, there were no signs of refusal in Avacyn’s expression. The younger girl brightened with the anticipation of approval of her request to travel. She listened intently as the Matriarch went on to describe the possibilities with each ally before explaining her own stakes in making the decision. Honestly, a title meant very little to her. It was the skillset she craved, and if her sister wanted to acknowledge that with rank, then so be it. However, it was not lost on the younger girl that Ava’s words came from a sentiment that seemed to be rooted in affection, so Mariah would return it with a nod, and grin of her own. After all, her request had been granted. As to where she would go- it seemed that she had options laid before her. The Hallows, Ashen, or Valta. Mariah wasn’t keen on the idea of only getting to choose one. “I don’t necessarily have a preference as to where I start, so I am certainly open to suggestions. However, I do intend on making my way through every resource I have at my disposal …” Mariah insisted, taking a mile out of the inch she had been given.

It was then, in that brief pause that she thought to wake another solicitation. While she was asking for things, she might as well go all out. “I do have one additional request.” She asked with a very subtle hesitance. “When the time comes, I would prefer it if Malico could be my escort.” Mariah finished, searching her sister’s expression for any indication of reaction, as she waited expectantly for the answer. The girl had assumed that she wouldn’t be permitted to go off on her own. If she could have influence as to who it was that accompanied her, she would certainly make a case in the matter. And who knew, maybe there was a warrior that Mal could train with- should he choose to stay with her, that is.

"Mariah Mendacium"