Mai smiled, "That's good. Understanding and knowing that magic truly exists as a part of our world really is the first step."<br/><br/>"The next step is to solidify belief by demonstrating a miracle," said Maryann. She looked to Mai and he nodded.<br/><br/>Mai flicked his wrist and the circle grew to reach the banks of the river. "This requires no skill, and no belief. Just step on where you see the circle and you will not sink into the water. In fact, it would hold you up even if you couldn't see it."<br/><br/>-------------------<br/><br/>Reina smirked and walked over to the wall. She pulled back a blade and thrust it into the wall. Then she put in the next one higher. At first she was pulling herself up with just her arms, but soon there were grooves below her that she could use as foot holds. She came about two thirds of the way to the top when she dug in her blade and hers a sound, as if she had broken through something made of glass. Instantaneously a metal grid ejected to block off the exit. Small holes opened up near the bottom and started slowly filling the pit with water.<br/><br/>Reina sweat dropped, "I guess it's time for plan B."