Ruh Roh (One on One)

She frowned before reaching out.

"Do you actually try to pick it up?"

 

She frowned, peering at the rock before lifting her hand, the rock rising with the motion.

 

She beamed at him, setting down the rock and writing in the book.

"Thank you for your help."

 

She watched him for a moment and her smile faded as she looked back down at her fingers, saying nothing.

 

She nodded slowly, flipping through the book as if looking for something to distract herself with.

"Thanks."

 

The Alyndar was passing by them and resting a calming hand on Sam's shoulder.

"Can you two show me what you've done?" she asked gently.

 

"Yes, perfect!" she said with a warm smile, moving on. "Well done."

 

Eden tugged on her hair, her brows furrowing as she read an excerpt, her Enryli slipping from her fingers.

"Here, Sam, try this one."

 

"It's conjuring. I want to see how well versed you are. Try and conjure water out of thin air. Here's the diagram."

The picture included a pixie with closed eyes, and a pool of water in his cupped hands.

 

She waited patiently, sitting on the stone, resting her head on her hand.