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[ He stays IN THE PIT, practicing against the striking dummies and trying to get a proper grasp on the spell. He's not the type to lose focus and concentration so he's annoyed at himself, but honestly this is still new and using aether still doesn't exactly feel natural.

Rather than simply insist he's ready after a couple more tries, he takes the tame to make sure he HAS IT down, and once he believes it's good enough— ]

I'm ready.

[They skipped straight from level ten spells to casting complex high level barriers in an instant, he knows no one would have it down immediately. But he doesn't say so, only returning when Five says so. ]

Very well. Try your best.

[ look he's not just anyone, he SHOULD be able to do it right away who cares about normal people. But results is all that matters so he's willing to discard that in favor of actually making sure it works NOW, and since speed is essential, he won't waste any time and cast it immediately ]

Your turn now.

[Once again he tries Dark IV to see how it holds.]

[ it holds this time because he's a Good Student, but it's clear it still wouldn't last long against continued attacks, so there's room for improvement still ]

[Honestly he's impressed by Five'a progress. He still breaks the barrier from within by brute force though.]

Much better. Yet you will need to do better still.

[ he's so clearly annoyed that he could still break it so easily despite him acknowledging it's better ]

I suppose it's going to be the type of thing I'll have to perfect by doing, and not just studying. Impatience won't lead me anywhere.

[ but he's so impatient it's like PALPABLE ]

[This guy. He looks him over, and actually gestures for him to walk back to the table with him.]

That is so. But take a moment to rest ere we continue. You are yet a fledgling at this.

[ obviously he's not going to walk there, he straights up teleports there, just waiting for Lahabrea to follow ]

That doesn't make it any less annoying, but I understand.

[Teleporting is the superior way! Teleporting then, and sitting, summoning up refreshments. Coffee for them both.]

I can bring you here nightly to train, if you do promise to get some rest as well. And remember barriers are but one avenue. We should have you study conjury, as Emet-Selch wished, when Arcanima becomes more familiar to you, in case no suitable substitute for imbued inks can be found.

You will have much and more to keep you occupied.

That's the problem exactly. There are other disciplines I need to study and become decent at. It isn't just for the sake of my world. And I dislike wasting more time than I have.

[ a sigh, and then he takes the cup of coffee, drinking it ]

But with the aid of drinking potions there's no reason to keep these lessons going at night only, when I'm supposed to be resting. We could designate a specific time for lessons.

That shouldn't interfere with proper rest.

Not a bad idea. A schedule would certainly give you more time to improve without inciting Emet-Selch's complaints.

You're the wellness expert. How long are we allowed to make these sessions last?

Edited (ENGLISH) 2020-06-18 15:21 (UTC)

I thought I was the one bad in that area.

Hmph. Every other day, at most then. And no longer than an hour or two in the waking world. Some extra sleep is fine but you will want to make sure you keep your body moving more in compensation.

[ not physical exercise that doesn't involve killing you can't make him!!! ]

That was before you started keeping a journal. Just because I didn't comment on it the other day doesn't mean I didn't notice it.

Two hours every other day doesn't seem enough, but it'll have to do. I'll make it count.

[He sighs! Of course Five noticed it.]

I do keep that for our dear Emecchi's benefit. Though I suppose it keeps me organized as well.

It shall have to count. Too much needless sleep will stress your body in other ways. Your mind most of all.

I survived 45 years on my own, my mind can take the stress just fine.

Fine. But I won't be the one nagging you if it has deleterious effects.

[ Wow don't use Emet-Selch against him like that ]

... For the record, it isn't as if I just always do as I'm told, I can and I do against his advice whenever I feel like. I'm old enough to take my own decisions.

I never said otherwise. But if you can withstand his nagging then do as you like. I, for one, find it impossible to get anything done when he's feeling whiny.

...

I don't want to worry him needlessly, not when I can help it. And I do suppose overdoing it will mean I'd have to rest twice as much if I do end up damaging myself.

[ but he had to point out he doesn't do everything he's told because of his pride ]

Any preference regarding the time of each appointment, or should I draft the schedule myself?

Edited 2020-06-18 15:51 (UTC)

[He doesn't say anything to the first part but does nod slightly.]

Late afternoons ideally. Should things come up on the days in question we can reschedule.

Edited 2020-06-18 15:55 (UTC)

Very well. It will be around 5pm every other day. One hour to start with, we'll increase to two later on, when we're certain the schedule does work best.

[ there's a pause, and then he adds— ]

Thank you.

[He's picked up his coffee and pauses with it halfway to his lips, then resumes the motion and sips it, thoughtful.]

What for?

For the lessons. Obviously they are for your eventual benefit as well down the line, but I do appreciate it.

And for showing your face, I suppose.

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