[VanimaEdhel]

Taurion finally turned to the girl, after everyone else had been introduced.

"This is Taurion," he heard Aenara say. He looked at the girl's fair face.

"Yes," he heard himself whisper, "Hi, Youlielle."

He quickly turned away again. But he found himself looking back. Now that she was feeling better, Youlielle looked different. She was full of so much hope. Most women that were back at the castle did not have this hope. They either just sought what they desired or gave up. Very few did not get what they wanted. Here, however, was a girl that was seeking a goal and could not obtain it. She, however, fought her hardest to get it. She knew she only had a short time in this world, so she went out to get what she wanted. The women at the palace knew they had so much time. So many that did not get what they wanted became lazy and did not try. This spirit was almost refreshing.

He looked up, confused and realizing he had been in his own thoughts for some time. He looked around, trying to figure out where everyone was at this time...