forum Can I have a one-on-one that doesn’t die out really quickly?

Started September 19, 2018 by @ElderGod-Carrots

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“Come on.” Sam said, turning on his heel and walking into the darkness of the forest.

Joanna swallowed her nervousness and forced herself forward, into the forest hastily.

“It’s not that scary in here you know.” Sam said over his shoulder.

"I'll be fine," she responded quickly.

"Are you scared? Of magic I mean…" Sam asked.

"No," she said, slightly hesitating.

"You hesitated…" Sam said, frowning slightly at her.

"No I didn't!" she argued defensively.

"Yes, yes you did." Sam replied.

"I don't recall this being a part of the terms to learn magic," she muttered.

"If you're scared of learning then how will you learn?" Sam rolled his eyes.

"I'm not scared," Joanna huffed.

"Great, because if you are then there's no point in trying to teach you." Sam replied.

"I'm not scared," she repeated. "What's the first step?"

"Get you into the city unnoticed." Sam said.

"What city?" she asked.

Sam grinned, “Our city, where people like me have been living since we were outlawed.”

"There are more people with magic?" Joanna was stunned.

Sam rolled his eyes, “Yes. There are, and some of them aren’t as nice as me.”

Joanna visibly tensed. "So, how is this going to work?"

“Since it’s late it’ll be easier to get into the city. You can stay at mine and tomorrow we can start your training.” Sam explained.

Joanna looked over her shoulder. "What about… my sister? And my mother?" Not that she cared about her mother…

“If you cared about them you wouldn’t have left, they’ll be fine.” Sam tried his best to sound understanding.

"Mel…" Joanna murmured before straightening. "I don't care about any of them. Just one…"

“I’m sure you’ll see them again.” Sam replied, gently, pushing through the trees to a rock face.