Welcome to Gaia! ::

Hurry up and wait.

That is a common thing for Enzo to go through as he sat in his classroom. He wasn't an impatient man and this was a good thing. Today he had a game with him to keep him occupied; in fact it was one of those handheld video game systems that they pandered out for the young adults and children. This was Enzo's first real inter-action with them and he was getting just a little hooked on it.

Light playful music played and small sounds of his sprite hoping from platform-to-platform could be heard.

He startled a little bit sheepishly as he heard knock from outside of the world of video games and suddenly the Game Over tune played as he missed a platform due to being startled suddenly. Enzo blinked as he looked first from the door and then to his lost game and gave a small laugh.

Oops.

The ex-priest hastily put it away and stood up moving toward the door to open it and allow the new student into his room, "Hey there! Come in, come in. Make yourself comfortable."

He closed the door after her and nodded as he folded his hands in front of himself. When asked about what the class was for he simply smiled, "This class is to help teach you how to use the power inherent in your spirit. Here you will pick up some of your first magic skills. I am sure you will pick up the skills I have to teach you quickly." Enzo said with a small nod as he spoke in a sincere tone.

Enzo smiled brightly and nodded, "You seem like a very bright lass indeed, I am sure we will have no problems once we establish a 'home' for you in the world of magic. Now tell me what element do you most feel akin to? The passionate flame? The cool breeze perhaps? How about the firm earth? Mayhap the refreshing waters?" He queried, this was obviously a precursor to her skills.

"There is no wrong answer." The ex-priest said softly.

Enzo nodded thoughtfully, "The Earth can do much for you. You can draw power directly from it and it can help you harden your fists and strengthen your resolve. It seems a good choice for you." He commented cheerfully. "Of course if you are not in contact with your element your abilities will suffer, are you sure you wish to commit yourself knowing all of this?"

"Alright then, madam, repeat after me: Guardians of the Earth, I sign myself over to you." Enzo intoned to Mareike. "This in no way will limit your ability to learn other elements later on, but it will make the spirits aware of your primary choice, which will always be most powerful."

It seemed a bit cheesy but it was the way Enzo learned.

"You may feel a bit of a tingle as you say this."

Enzo gave a nod after that particular little ritual was over, though he had noted her moment of hesitance and smiled as he spoke to her, "You do not belong to the element as much as you two have agreed to work together, though the wording may seem as if you are 'belonging' to something. It just means you are more like bonded as if in a family. The Earth and the spirits related to it now see you as kin."

He pondered a moment, "Now, for beginners we'll go over the physical aspects of this element of magic since that seems like it would suit you more." Enzo motioned for her to follow him as he began to move toward the door.

Enzo soon lead Mareike to a small area outside. It was a bit of a walk but the ground was covered in nice firm earth and nearby was a rather large boulder with some dents in it seemingly made from ... Hands?!

"You will learn how to make a dent in a boulder. I think that will be a good way to start you off. You must show the earth that you are as unyielding as it is. Though you may want to practice first on the dummies near by," he gestured toward a set of humanoid straw-filled figures. "It won't do anyone good if you got hurt. To access the physical and magical aspect of the earth element your feet must be firmly planted on the ground before you strike, that way the power can move through you more efficiently. Go on and give it a try."