I see. You don't have to try again if you don't want to.
[ Istredd's never heard of that reaction to the spell, but everyone is different. It could be that magic is connected to her memories or that the academic magic is reacting to her differently than most. It's all possible, no one truly knows how the Summoned and their different backgrounds will affect what they do in this sphere. He doesn't want her to force it if it harms her mentally though, he can easily do the spell in here himself.
Still, it's clear she is doing this from a genuine place of want, and she seems gentle toward the horses and their anxieties. Istredd feels for them too. This is a difficult enough situation for the humans to react to, with the storm raging on, but to a confused animal, it is a constant sort of uncertainty. He waits and watches her, and he is not surprised that she picks it up quickly. People with magic do have an edge.
He smiles warmly to her once the spell takes and the horse calms. ]
Good job, Merrin.
[ Not that she needs the praise but perhaps some reassurance wouldn't hurt. At her question he nods. ]
I teach newcomers and younger people beginner's magic. I didn't choose to be here either, but I found something to give my life meaning.
[ Istredd settled here better than most, but then again, he had nothing but heartache to return to. ]
Did you see those memories again? I'm sorry that happened. I know this is all confusing.
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[ Istredd's never heard of that reaction to the spell, but everyone is different. It could be that magic is connected to her memories or that the academic magic is reacting to her differently than most. It's all possible, no one truly knows how the Summoned and their different backgrounds will affect what they do in this sphere. He doesn't want her to force it if it harms her mentally though, he can easily do the spell in here himself.
Still, it's clear she is doing this from a genuine place of want, and she seems gentle toward the horses and their anxieties. Istredd feels for them too. This is a difficult enough situation for the humans to react to, with the storm raging on, but to a confused animal, it is a constant sort of uncertainty. He waits and watches her, and he is not surprised that she picks it up quickly. People with magic do have an edge.
He smiles warmly to her once the spell takes and the horse calms. ]
Good job, Merrin.
[ Not that she needs the praise but perhaps some reassurance wouldn't hurt. At her question he nods. ]
I teach newcomers and younger people beginner's magic. I didn't choose to be here either, but I found something to give my life meaning.
[ Istredd settled here better than most, but then again, he had nothing but heartache to return to. ]
Did you see those memories again? I'm sorry that happened. I know this is all confusing.