Michelle
*It had been a rather dull few weeks for the vampiress of the bloody lake. Mizu had decided to remain in Salvania after her less than eventful encounter with the goblins, korvac dogs, and pyrotestudines as she was now 5 months pregnant. For better or worse, she realized she could no longer travel like she used to or take on any risky jobs, lest she harms her beloved child. Thus she had decided to take refuge with her timid companion Ellaine. In exchange Mizu had agreed to teach the macen in the ways of offensive magic.*


"Miss Ellaine, you need to concentrate your mana to be more rigid and sharp. Similar to the blade you conjure for Sir Reginald"

*Mizu would say in an attempt to hold guild her macen companion to cast heartpiercer. It was a simple enough spell with great lethality, and with Ellaine's talent Mizu suspected she will easily master it. All she needed was some guidance, and Mizu was more than willing to provide it*
Ila
*Ellaine had been in battle more than once and with each fight she was simply unable to do anything that actually helped her team mates. She felt useless but rather than moping around about it she asked the strongest person she knew to help her learn about offensive magics as she really didn't know any. The most offensive magic she had was summoning Sir Reginald and really he was made more so to protect herself and others rather than attacking herself. So today within the wilds Ellaine would be wearing a more flowing outfit that would help her to move about since her clothing was very tight fitted and wasn't exactly the best for mobility. She wore a gray long sleeve button up that was slightly loose on her sleeve so she didn't need to worry if it would rip or not along with a flowing skirt that went slightly above her knees, she also wore some stockings just to cover herself up abit more.

As she listened to what Mizu was saying her eyebrows furrowed in frustration. Ellaine wasn't used to summoning weapons, really Sir Reginald just came with the weapons and shield on himself when she studied the spell. As she focused wind began to surround herself then focus on one spot above her hands but as quickly as it appeared it simply dissipated once more. Once this happened a grumble escaped from Ellaine's mouth* "Why are offensive magics so much harder to do? I can't do this properly!"
Michelle
*Mizu would let out a sigh as Ellaine failed attempt, but despite that Mizu was actually pretty pleased with Ellaine. Mitzu respected individuals who take it upon themselves to improve themselves, and Ellaine was attempting to learn more violent magic despite her peaceful nature. So Mizu could understand her frustrations.*

"I don't think they are harder per say, just you haven't yet set up the right mentality to master it. Perhaps you can acquire more focus if you think of it more as a skill to protect those you care about. Or perhaps holding a similar object will help." *Mizu would say as she handed over her spear to Ellaine*
Ila
"Well umm o-okay I'll try..." *The blind girl said with uncertainty in her voice as she began doing what the woman had said, as she closed her eyes and focused on creating something to protect her while holding the spear wind would once again swirl and bend but now a few feet in front of her, the wind formed the familiar silhouette of an armored male with a shield but now holding a long spear. Upon seeing the figure Ellaine would just stop the focusing as it was clear that the woman was casting a different spell instead of what she was actually trying to do. She let out a sigh of frustration before turning her head to Kyuu in annoyance* "ARGH! I-Its so... I ju-just d-don't!" *Ellaine clenched her fists before taking a deep breath and being frustrated on the inside rather than showing her frustration in the outside to Kyuu*
Michelle
"Well that was a bit closer, just need to not summon Sir Reginald as well. You are getting there, just got to keep on practicing. Let's see... Ah you got special eyes to see magical auras right? Perhaps you can use them to see how I concentrate my mana and try to replicate it!"

*Mizu wasn't really certain if this would really help as Ellaine had seen her cast heartpiercer multiple times, but at the very least Mizu hoped it would help keep her spirits up. She would then turn toward a nearby tree and conjure runes made of blood in the air. The blood would then condense and slowly take the shape of a spear before being launched at a great speed toward the tree. The tip would easily penetrate the wood and remain in the tree for a few seconds before dispersing in mana once more. Mizu would then turn to Ellaine*

"Think you can imitate that?"
Ila
"Okay... Okay. I-I I just gotta focus." *Once more she took a deep breath while doing her best to clear her head and copy the mana and actions of Kyuu. She held her hand up in front of herself before slowly moving it about in a circle cause she wasn't really aware of what runes to write neither did she really create runes when casting due to her being blind and all. As her hand spun magic began traversing through her body as wind which was a representation of the natural and innate magic due to her race and blood. In the middle of the circle of wind rather than a spear she had created a large sphere made of condensed wind that after a few moments began to just shoot straight towards a tree although upon being released from he grasp it began weakening and dissipating before it could even reach the tree* "W-What..."
Michelle
*Mizu would give a small applaud for the significantly improved attempt at casting the spell. It hadn't taken the form of the spear and it quickly dissipated, but it seemed at long last Ellaine had gotten down the basics of concentrating mana and shooting it*

"That was very close. Perhaps take some more time to condense the mana and shape it. Like maybe stretch out the sphere till you can form a sharp point and then shoot it. You are getting there"
Ila
"U-Umm okay I-" *Ellaine quickly stopped herself from speaking as she suddenly realized that she was once again going to say sorry. She knew that Mizu didn't like it when she said sorry, that maybe she didn't mean what she said and was just saying that for the sake of apologizing so she just stopped and focused back onto training. Ellaine inhaled and exhaled before now focusing around the wind and her mana, the shape of the sphere she'd create would begin to elongate and point before then expanding and then contracting moving about like water within space before once again dissipating the like last time. As the macen turned her head towards Kyuu beads of sweat would begin to run down her head and her breathing became heavier that it was earlier. Magic was exhausting* "T-This... Its so frustrating and hard."
Michelle
*"It will be worth it in the end, believe me." 

*Mizu would then take note of Ellaine's heavy breathing and sweating. She would reach in her bag and hand Ellaine a waterskin* 

"Why don't you rest up for a bit, no need to exhaust yourself. It's not like we are in a rush~"
Ila
"O-Okay... If you say so Kyuu." *Ellaine would take the waterskin giving an appreciative nod before heading towards a nearby tree where she rested on a large black messenger bag that was just filled to the brim with bottles along with padding to keep them from accidentally breaking and right next to it being a belt that also held a large number of potions. She knew that potions are very important when healing since she won't always be able to heal people as quickly as she'd like due to not having an unlimited amount of mana so there's where potions help her job!* "D-Do you want a sandwich M-Miss Kyuu? I made some before leaving the orphanage since I figured we'd get tired...*Also the baby*"
Michelle
"It's not if I say so, you got to believe it also" *Mizu would scold in a light-hearted manner as she carefully took a seat next to Ellaine. She would rub her belly at the mention of it and nod*

"You're right, nutrition is important for me and my little one right now. So thank you for the sandwich." *She would say as she takes a sandwich from Ellaine and started to nibble away at it. While the sandwiches were of fine quality, in reality what Mizu really craved was some fresh blood. However she couldn't really say that to Ellaine now could she. The worst part was with her body as it was, she couldn't really go hunting on her own ether, and thus had been stuck eating 'plain' normal food and will likely have to do so for the next several months. But Mizu supposed it was small price to pay for a safe and peaceful environment. She typically enjoyed the high tension life of a warrior, but the more slow and easeful life of a mother-to-be was a pleasant experience as well.*

"Things certainly have calmed down, or is life always this peaceful for those that don't live on the front lines?" *Mizu would ask while munching her sandwich to create some small talk*