forum Strange Magic and Strange Children // OxO // Closed

Started August 02, 2021 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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((Sure!))

Alcesta closed her eyes, half dozing on her perch in the window.

Alcesta took a deep breath as she stepped outside, brushing a few locks of hair from her face. Her hands felt warm, and she wasn't sure if they were about to combust or if it was because she was nervous about losing control. Which, when she thought about it, did usually mean combusting.

Lord Kantner had brought them out of the town to an estate of a friend, and he, Valentin, and Alcesta would be staying there for a while, along with a few other guards. There was an outdoor stone theater ring, which was where Alcesta would be practicing.

Alcesta swallowed thickly, looking around. It was, admitted, beautiful. She was just worried about destroying things.

"You can practice here. It's all stone, so your fire shouldn't hurt it."

"Thank you." She said quietly, squeezing her hands.

Lord Kantner backed off to a good distance, though Valentin stayed closer.

Alcesta bit down on her lip, trying to focus as she let her hands catch, trying to keep it contained to just there.

Valentin watched quietly. His own abilities were far less visible, more understated than her more obvious ones.

The flames started dancing up her arms. She hissed in annoyance, trying to will them to go back down.

He frowned a little. There was a bucket of water beside him, ready to throw if she needed it.

She cursed in frustration, instead focusing on extinguishing her hands and arms enterly. She waited a few moments, before trying again.

He kept watching, shifting on his feet.

She held the flame at her hands for a few moments, breaking into a grin when she realized it wasn't spreading.

He narrowed his eyes faintly as he watched.

She took a deep breath, bending down to light a dried leaf on fire.

He shifted, keeping a close eye on the flames.

The leaf caught, burning out a few moments later. She smiled softly as the remains smoldered.

He tipped his head, wondering if there was a way he could give her some advice without being rude.

She straightened up again, letting her hands go out.