It is the end of a very slow night in the Arena. Only Roran is there to keep Wyheree company during her shift. She has all but closed her rings when the door opens and a dark-skinned young man steps into the room. The young man is distinctive in that he carries his sheathed sword in his left hand. The way his eyes sweep the room immediately marks him as a bodyguard. He steps aside to allow his charge—a very young, petite brunette woman—to enter. Wyheree recognizes them both and smiles. She is a little surprised to see them in Rhydin City let alone the Annex. The newcomers are obviously here to see Wyheree and make their way over to her.

"Good evening, Amanda, Grimblade. This is a surprise," greets Wyheree.

"Good evening, Mistress Wyheree," replies Amanda. Grimblade bows his head to Wyheree. Both of them are glancing at Roran.

"Allow me to introduce my mate, Roran," says Wyheree. "Roran, this is Lady Amanda, Xenograg's daughter and apprentice, and their vassal, Grimblade."

"Lady Amanda. Grimblade," Roran says. Amanda smiles up at the tall A'Taran. Grimblade bows his head to Roran but still does not speak. Roran surmises that the young man is feeling a bit intimidated but does not want to show it. Wyheree gets back to the subject at hand.

"What brings you to the Annex so late?" Wyheree already guesses the reason but lets Amanda answer.

"As was previous agreed with my father, I am to be apprenticed to you, Mistress. Grimblade and my escort will leave me in your care."