[Training] Never skip arm day

As inhospitable as the Bay was, it was still the only place in Halo where Hadama could meet with Evie and Hotaru for magical training. At least in Longheat the ice-boulders were smaller and the water was slightly less frigid? Though thanks to his Academy affiliation the cold was no threat to him, and his own magic protected him from the icy bullets in the currents below.

The women had returned to their respective duties, heading back to Snowcloak while the Tidebreaker had intended to aquaport himself back to Torchline. Today, however, he had paused, lingering by the black sand beach for a little extra training with the ice and water around him, testing his ability to change its temperature and the size of the ice boulders that he could lift. He concentrated and brought two large chunks of ice aloft, about ten feet up, and began to circle them at the limits of his reach in a careful dance of both might and control.

Noah

Stalking a herd of luxere took time. Making sure he knew their patterns and how they would travel for the coming months was imperative to harvesting at the best time. He didn't want to take any does from their fawns. The herd took him all over Halo until he was finally at the bay. Taking that as good sign, Noah took notes in his handy-dandy notebook before pocketing it. Looking up, a familiar face moved across his field of vision.

"I'm surprised to see you here." Noah called out, his breath causing a puff of vapor despite the summer season. He puled his Sentinel's coat closer around his neck and closed the distance between him and Hadama. When he was close enough, he reached his hand out to greet the merking. "a bit different than the place I saw you last."

He had not been expecting anyone else to come to the Bay, but though Noah's voice was a surprise the mermanta's concentration didn't break. Instead he brought the floating ice to a slow and stately halt before he turned to face Vi's demigod. He lowered his practice pieces and inclined his head respectfully, swimming a little closer to the black strand so they could speak more easily.

"Noah," he greeted, pulling the water of the chilly ocean up in a column beneath him to lift him up so he could comfortably clasp the other man's hand. "I had a lesson with the Academy today." The Academy's protection from the cold was what made it possible for him to visit at all, and his water magic protected him while swimming in the Bay's deadly currents. "Are you well?"