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Who: Raine Sage and YOU
Where: Up on the Island
When: May 23rd
Style: Starting in Action 'cause lazy. Will follow though.
Status: Open.

[ The half-elven Professor had put to rest researching for the day. While she hates to admit it she's been distracted. While yes, she can still read and take notes her mind isn't completely focused on her work and thus it rather displeases her. It wasn't often when she wasn't able to concentrate.

She's walking along the beach on the island. She's in the sand, just far enough away from the water to that it doesn't touch her. Just barely. Ever since arriving in Vatheon Raine has known that she needed to get over her fear of water. At least, enough to where she can go down to the bubble. At first, it seemed all right for her to stay up on the island and allow Zelos and others to come and bring her supplies. However, recent events have told her that she can't allow that to happen much longer. Since the event of Zelos' death she's been slowly progressing.

It wasn't enough.

Raine can only get into the elevator and down to Vatheon before feeling ill. Considering the distance to the Coral she probably wouldn't fully make it there and back without assistance. In all honestly, at this point in time she might be able to make it to the coral, but even with the coral helping those who feel ill it wouldn't last long. She would have to walk back to the island after all.

At this state Raine can't really do anything to help others. She can't go and visit and check on her students or anyone else that she might be acquainted with and... she hates it. While she enjoys the tranquility on the island just sitting around while those she knows are in trouble frustrates her.

However, it wasn't the only thing that was frustrating her. Not only can she do much to help but there are those who are pushing her. While getting a little push is all right there is only so much that she can do at a time. She can't just get over it and rush down into the bubble. She reacts. And it's not a good reaction.

Raine releases a small sigh before turning and looking at the sea. Water can be beautiful but the thought of past events scare her. Even if she doesn't look like it does eventually her body reacts and she started to feel green. But if she were to get anywhere here in Vatheon she needs to conquer that. At least enough to get from building to building.

She glances at the waves as they crash onto the shore and end just a few inches before where she is currently standing. Perhaps she is thinking about this the wrong way. Going down into the bubble where water is surrounding her was a big step considering the circumstances. There are other options than just taking a big step.

Once more look at the sea.

... Maybe she should learn how to swim.

For as long as she can remember she's been avoiding bodies of water and only sticking to places where it's really shallow and she can clean herself in. But it's an idea. Get used to the water on the surface and eventually she can get used to being underwater.

She chuckles softly to herself. Well, she's managed to bring herself up to not feeling ill from looking at the sea. Maybe the next step is inserting herself into the body of water.

However, she would need someone there. Trying to learn how to swim by herself would be a reckless move.

Another soft sigh before proceeding down the beach as she continues to ponder. Feel free to come and speak to her. ]

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Oh.

[He grins a little before looking out over the waves. He turns back to Raine pretty fast though, it was still surreal to see the ocean from the other side.]

Ponderin' what? If it's a way off of this place then I can save you a lot of thinking.

There's no way off.

[ Raine looks back out at the ocean for a moment before shaking her head ]

Yes. I am fully aware. Until the Lamufao decides to take us home we are to stay here in Vatheon. I was pondering about something else.

[ There was a small pause before she continues ]

I was wondering if perhaps I should learn how to swim.

[He looks surprised for a moment at the idea. Then he remembers.]

Oh yeah, humans can't swim.

It might be a good idea, in case something happens to the bubble.

[He scratches his head a second before shrugging.]

I could show ya. It's just like how I used to swim....well, except with two fins instead of one.

[ She's actually a half-elf but... she refrains from commenting. It doesn't quite matter in this conversation. ]

Many learn how to swim but due to an incident when I was younger I never learned.

[ She then proceeds to smile lightly at him ]

Ah yes. Well... I would certainly enjoy your assistance. However, you will have to be quiet patient with me.

[He wouldn't know what an elf was anyways.]

What happened?

[Forgive his bluntness, he's barely learning the idea of manners.]

Eh it's alright. I don't mind having to wait or anything. Not like there's anything I've gotta hurry to do.

[ Hmm.... someone needs to teach this kid some manners. However, if he was offering to assist her in swimming she might as well. ]

... An accident with the sea. It had left me not very fond of water.

[ It was more than that, but perhaps enough for him to understand. ]

I will first.. have to get used to the water. If I can do that then it would be difficult to learn how to swim.

[Manners are over rated! And kinda useless sometimes!]

Oh. Guess that makes sense?

[He nods before grinning brightly.]

Well. It's not so hard to get used to the water. Uhm...oh, here try this!

[He moves towards the edge of the water, standing just short of the waves hitting his toes.]

Just sorta stand here and let the tide come in. It won't hurt ya and if it makes you feel weird you can just take a step back.

[ But there are times when they are quite useful as well! ]

Ah..

[ She watches as he walks over to the edge and allow his toes to get wet by the water. Already she feels ill on the idea of doing so but she knew that she needed to get used to water and that was a small enough first step. Slowly, she slips her feet out of her shoes and proceeds to stand next to him. ]

A-All right... !

[ As the waves hit her toes she froze for a second before quickly taking a step back. WELP. This is going to be fun. ]

[Urchin grins.]

Hey you let the water touch ya. That's gotta mean something right? Now you just have to work on letting it hit you longer.

[He stayed where he was, he really wanted to just jump into the water but he knew it wasn't fun for others to show off. So he just wiggled his toes in the sand.

Something he would probably never get used to.]

Count to ten then try it again.

[ Raine smiles slightly at his comment. ]

... Yes. Small progress is better than not progress at all, correct?

[ She then nods her head before slowly counting to ten. Once doing so she slowly steps forward and allows the water to hit her again. It... still sent a chill from her spine but she held her feet there a little long than the previous try before pulling back. ]

Exactly.

[He watches her again and figures this might take a bit. So he plops down on the ground watching the waves come and go.]

Hey that was longer. I think you'll be fine; just gotta stay stubborn about it.

[ Raine took a deep breath to relax herself. She was starting to react to the water but, on the up-side, the reaction time took longer to happen. This needless to say has Raine's approval. ]

Yes. I'm not the sort who would stay stubborn about these sort of things. However, I'll do my best as this is important for me to learn and handle.

Just don't push it or you might end up worse then before.

[He laid down on the sand, playing with the sand idly. He had no other plans so...he didn't mind sticking around to make sure nothing weird happened.]

Kinda stinks that this place didn't give you much choice, huh?

Yes, I understand. It is a lesson that I often each my students.

[ She takes another step back to give herself some space between herself and the water for a time being. There was progress. Slow progress but progress regardless. ]

I feel inclined to agree. If Vatheon did not reside underwater I would enjoy my visit far more than I have so far.

[He perks up a little at the new information.]

You're a teacher?

[He'd never met one of those before. That's probably why she seemed so...calm. Or well at least when she was away from the water.]

[ The Professor nods her head ]

Yes. Back home I was known as The Professor. I taught several students in a small village named Iselia.