[He had to bite his lip a little to stifle the laugh. He'd prodded her enough as it was, and it was time to put his ability to test.]
You know I am more than willing to be your Weapon for whatever missions abound.
[He prepared, and braced for the spell direct. Her aim struck true and then it was his turn to step in. The fibers would burn, the wound in the tree would cauterize and keep out any wood-feeding insects and parasites... it was a matter of extinguishing the flame once the fibers gave way. The flame was in his hands, a piece of his soul, a deep blue. He cupped it in both palms and focused, then worked the seize it the moment the branch fell free from its spot, landing in the grass and not on some unsuspecting passerby.
His hands closed over the flame and slowly drew inward, cutting off the oxygen. Warmth replaced by cold, and the flames burning on the branch died down to a plume of smoke, the smell of a campfire.]
Hmmm... it takes a moment to take hold of it. I shall work on a quicker response. You have my thanks.
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You know I am more than willing to be your Weapon for whatever missions abound.
[He prepared, and braced for the spell direct. Her aim struck true and then it was his turn to step in. The fibers would burn, the wound in the tree would cauterize and keep out any wood-feeding insects and parasites... it was a matter of extinguishing the flame once the fibers gave way. The flame was in his hands, a piece of his soul, a deep blue. He cupped it in both palms and focused, then worked the seize it the moment the branch fell free from its spot, landing in the grass and not on some unsuspecting passerby.
His hands closed over the flame and slowly drew inward, cutting off the oxygen. Warmth replaced by cold, and the flames burning on the branch died down to a plume of smoke, the smell of a campfire.]
Hmmm... it takes a moment to take hold of it. I shall work on a quicker response. You have my thanks.