TheElderScrollsClub

Chapter 10: I'm A Mage "For real? Do you want to join the Guild for real?" Ash gives Ivali a wide-eyed stare. His screeching wins them an irritated shush from a human girl sitting on one of the Guild's sofas. An open book lies sprawled on her lap. When the girl turns toward them to renew her reproach and sees Ash, she just rolls her eyes and lets herself heave another sigh, this time of resignation. "Yep, I've been thinking about it. I mean, I might not be a brainy nerd like you but I have a knack for magic. And I need some sort of job." Ivali shrugs. "Better this than the Thieves Guild, ain't it?" "Oh, well, without a doubt!" Excitement comes off from Ash's every single pore. The fool is happy she might stay, even if he'd have any reason to loathe her. It's the first time he has seen her since her poorly cobbled apology. At the umpteenth fidgeting with his sleeves, Ash finally snaps out of his happiness-induced trance and motions Ivali to follow him. "Come with me to my Master's