Quills and Inkwells [Writing and Reading Lesson]

Aurielle took her time, letting Caelia work through the motions, and nodding with approval at the final result.

“It’s an interesting instrument, and quite lovely in sound.”

She kept an ear open for any sounds from outside that might signal another arrival as she settled in, practicing her own shapes – it was always good to practice – forming a triangle with strokes that were still not absolutely perfect, with faint curves, though with repetition the lines straightened out with each fresh shape. It was down to the younger woman to follow suit if she wished, or to keep practicing circles. Once Caelia was ready, she'd give her the template of the alphabet to practice if she wished, and that would be the task she'd assign to Caelia and any other who happened to come, to practice between this lesson and the next.

“You fought well in the raid. Chrystaloria, Cairo’s owl friend, mentioned she saw you beat your first opponent. Well done.”

Her tone was warm, proud, even, and full of genuine approval. Caelia may have lost her second fight, but Aurielle had lost both of hers. She wasn’t ashamed—you couldn’t win everything, and there had been no major stakes in the raid. It merely showed her where she needed to improve, and showed her where Aerie was strongest. She thoroughly approved of the two she’d fought, and hopefully, she could track them down and thank them for the fights.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think