[Training] make sure you can back it up

I have seafoam in my veins, I understand the language of waves.

His laugh surprises her, casting aside any frustrations that may have arisen from her blunder. Instead, she actually listens to what he says. Don't be mistaken, her feet still bounce and her blonde head nods way more than necessary, but there's an attentiveness there, and an eagerness to improve. 

Nova watches with hungry eyes as he pulls the water from her drenched body, masterfully twisting it in the air. As he speaks, something about his words prick at her. Is water his favorite element too?! Does that mean they have something in common?! She wants to ask about it, but she's too fascinated by the shower of freezing water that makes her gasp in delight. 

Then it starts falling. 

And falling. 

And falling.

Realizing suddenly that he isn't going to stop them from hitting her, Nova throws her hands over her head and ducks down. In a mixture of air and water magic, she tries to push away the hail pieces that are raining down on her. She's mostly successful, managing to keep the majority from pummeling her skull, but she lets out a small yelp as a few of the pellets sting against her arms. Maybe it would have been better just to run.

Nova