Tave and Aura had returned to the lakeside. The same place where they'd talked the night before.
Tave was fully prepared to receive whatever teachings or insights Aura was willing to share. It was a strange feeling, considering he was the one who had written the story. Yet somehow, he was genuinely curious to hear Aura's reasoning, to see how she would explain things from her perspective.
Especially her choice to teach him archery.
"So, first. This is a rare moment," he said. "I'd love to hear why you think I need to learn archery too."
Aura offered him a warm smile before her tone shifted into something more focused. More serious.
"First, Tave, I want to tell you. I can read your elemental affinities. And there's something... unique about yours. Something I don't often see, even among Gaia Awakeners."
"That does sound interesting," Tave replied. "You're certainly living up to your reputation, as both a powerful archer and an Imperial Knight."
