Her fellow acolyte, the Waif, arrives daily to attack her. Arya flees through the streets of Braavos to her hideout, with the Waif in pursuit. She then continued her role as the Waif in Game of Thrones later that month. Men's fashion magazines have also served as inspiration for Bas' "waif" figures. His cartoon debut came in the short "The Milky Waif" (1946). Arya continues to duel blind with The Waif, but still performs poorly. Nubbin redrawn as Willum Waif or other Spirit supporting characters. Arya trains using sticks with the Waif in the House of Black and White. The Waif witnesses this disobedience and is given permission by Jaqen to kill Arya. The scene is witnessed by the Waif, who returns to tell Jaqen of Arya's failure. Jaqen gives the Waif permission to kill Arya.