Chapter 47 The Registration of a Magician (1/2)

Jane was nervous. Not only had she left Rassa behind, but she was also in a strange place that was intimidating to say the least. The giant building made from the earth was nothing like anything Jane had seen before, and it's sheer size made Jane feel all too small. This, along with the knowledge that those she had so far met were all Magicians, was enough to render the young girl silent and timid, afraid that she would step out of line without meaning to.

She followed behind the old man whom Arita had called the Guild Master with quick footsteps, afraid of being left behind. She was a little disturbed that Arita had handed her over so easily. She had had a few days to talk with and get to know Arita, and she found she had quite liked the Light Magician. It annoyed Jane quite a lot that she'd been passed off so easily. But on the other hand, Jane also understood that someone needed to stay with and protect Rassa from anyone who wanted to hurt him.

He'd been so quiet the last few days. So reserved. It worried Jane. What was going through his head that made him so? Was it because he was now in chains? That seemed the most obvious reason. Jane wouldn't like it either. She couldn't understand why Rassa had allowed himself to remain captured like this. He hadn't even put up a fight. For what reason was he punishing himself?

”It was Jane, yes?”

Jane was dragged from her thoughts by the old Guild Master who was looking down at her expectantly. Jane nodded quickly.

”Yes, sir”.

”No last name?” the Guild Master confirmed.

Jane shook her head. She was of common birth. Few of them had a surname, if it was required, they would use the mother's name for a girl, and the father' name for a boy. Seeing as this seemed to be the next question, Jane readily gave the answer.

”Helen,” Jane said, ”My mother's name is Helen”.

The Guild Master nodded, turning into the records room where a younger individual sat behind the desk there, looking quite bored. He looked up as the Guild Master entered, and his back straightened quickly.

”Guild Master Dannefor, sir, how can I be of service?” asked the young magician.

The Guild Master placed a hand on Jane's shoulder, guiding her to stand before him, ”This is Jane Helensdaughter, she needs to be registered for the Academy”.

The young magician moved hurriedly to a nearby shelf of different documents and took one from the haphazard stacks. He moved back and grabbed a quill, writing down the information quickly, ”And her element?”

”Air,” the Guild Master replied, ”As for the report on how she awakened. Say self-defence against an attacker, then place my seal beside it”.

The young magician looked up surprised. Such a small description? Usually the Academy liked to know every detail. To not give those details...the magician glanced down at Jane. The lack of details only made him curious as to what had happened to the girl. Still, he only hesitated a second before doing as his Guild Master asked.

”Age?” asked the young magician.

”I'll be thirteen in the late autumn,” Jane replied.