Hotaru
if we can't raise the dead
If she knew her supposed reputation extended down into the waters of the kingdom which he ruled, she would likely be impressed. Or confused, given she isn't exactly sure which of her many reputations it could be. As it is, he is as kind in person as he is on paper; and just as bland. Not a negative quality in the least, as it makes him easy to talk to. Likely just as easy to befriend - a good quality for a leader to have.
"A diverse magic to have," she praises, letting her knees relax to straighten her legs into the water, allowing her to sit up straighter to give him her full attention. "That would be wonderful. I'm at a disadvantage in your training, being unable to see you in the Academy weekly as some do. Show me how much you can move at once first and then perhaps I can apply some external pressure." See how strong his control was, what the limitations were on his manipulation.
"A diverse magic to have," she praises, letting her knees relax to straighten her legs into the water, allowing her to sit up straighter to give him her full attention. "That would be wonderful. I'm at a disadvantage in your training, being unable to see you in the Academy weekly as some do. Show me how much you can move at once first and then perhaps I can apply some external pressure." See how strong his control was, what the limitations were on his manipulation.
we'll just raise hell instead
