<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/FFUKLhn.jpg)</div>The next few days were quite tolerable, for even Kenna was surprised at how...in stride she adjusted to this new life. The tutoring turned out to be the most difficult part, particularly in the areas of self-control, but every day she had progress of some kind. Progress she noted in a personal journal regarding her own shaping abilities, ranging from the ability to maintain elemental control before it unfrayed, total distance at which she can manipulate air and distant objects, and for how long she could push herself before feeling exhausted.<br/><br/>The assigned letter caused her stomach to drop, particularly at the word “funeral.” Her mind immediately thought of her parents, or Jorisco, or one of her neighbors back home. But if this was the case the letter would have a more personal touch, a hand-writing she’d recognize.<br/><br/>Curious, Kenna read it, making a note as to any times and addresses mentioned and if the event would conflict with her studies.