I have seafoam in my veins, I understand the language of waves.
A small scowl briefly spreads across her face as she fights the urge to jump to Vespy's defense, but he doesn't need her to. He's strong enough to do that himself. Plus, mention of the Greatwood nearly has her rambling on about the forest, her eyes brightening and mouth opening to take a deep breath for the long-winded tales of her travels. Only the impatient raise of his eyebrow makes her reconsider sharing her opinion. Her mouth slowly closes in disappointment, and she glances away. "Good." As if her input on their itinerary is important, or wanted.
Maybe at another time she'll regale him with her amazing stories. Right now, she's come with a goal in mind.
She waves a lingering tendril of smoke from her face before turning her face back to Jack. Smiling in a manner that usually gets her exactly what she wants, Nova starts with a 'flattering' compliment. "You seem pretty good with magic, and I know you've seen my own powerful abilities," her head lifts again, pride at the meager formidable magic she now possesses, "so I thought you might want to pass on some tips or tricks." It's not really a question, but the request is there, the opportunity for some 'fatherly wisdom' or 'family secrets' to be bestowed upon her like a blessing.
Maybe at another time she'll regale him with her amazing stories. Right now, she's come with a goal in mind.
She waves a lingering tendril of smoke from her face before turning her face back to Jack. Smiling in a manner that usually gets her exactly what she wants, Nova starts with a 'flattering' compliment. "You seem pretty good with magic, and I know you've seen my own powerful abilities," her head lifts again, pride at the meager formidable magic she now possesses, "so I thought you might want to pass on some tips or tricks." It's not really a question, but the request is there, the opportunity for some 'fatherly wisdom' or 'family secrets' to be bestowed upon her like a blessing.
Nova
