Bk 2: Chapter one (8)

A lone small figure stood at the edge of a board work staring out into a vast endless lotus pond. The stale air swept up her loose snow white hair, then sweeping past her to the guards cad in black behind her. Soon, a blond young man broke through the line of guards and approached her without resistance. His form completely clad in grey, covered not too heavily, but just enough to block out the dry cold air. Her stopped behind her and bowed ninety degrees, "My lady." he greeted.

"Have they returned?" the lady asked, her eyes never leaving the view of lotuses.

"Yes, this is the report of their findings." he took out a document from his coat.

"Read it to me." she said and his hand froze midway. He gazed at her form for a second, then did as she asked.