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[X] Master flight magic (air element)
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"I'd like to try flying again," Grimnír says. "Preferably without the freefall and pain."

"E-eh? Are you sure you want to try it so soon?" Alice asks.

"Humans have been dreaming of flight for millenia. The sky has always been a domain of legends and myths. To realize that dream without machines would be simply amazing," he says.

Alice frowns and folds her arms.

"If you really want to, then we can continue from yesterday," she says. "But this time, we do this my way. No reckless stunts."

Grimnír nods in agreement. While effective, Marisa's method is a bit too dangerous.

...

"Now try it again," Alice says sternly. "Visualize the air around you as you channel your energy into it. Communicate and synchronize yourself with its ripples."

"..."

"Focus on lifting your body from the ground. Let the air flow under you."

"..."

"And then, just let go," she says.

Grimnír leaps into the air. For a few moments, he feels like he can control it. Then, he opens his eyes.

"O-oh shi-"

He starts plummeting straight down into the ground.

...

Alice sighs heavily. They have been practicing for over an hour, but the most he can accomplish is hovering in place for a few seconds.

"A-am I doing something wrong?" Grimnír asks.

She shakes her head.

"No, you're doing fine," she says. "Maybe we should try another approach. You tend to panic and lose focus without some kind of anchor."

"Anchor?" he repeats.

"You need something that you can hold on to and believe in," she says. "Magic thrives on faith and belief. For magicians, one usually uses a fond childhood memory or someone important to you."

She closes her eyes and starts to smile.

"For myself, I remember my mother."

Grimnír pauses to enjoy the moment. Her smile is dazzling.

...

He tries as well as he can, but he can't remember anything from his past.

"We'll try from higher up this time," Alice says.

She said that it could be someone important to him.

"Are you ready?" she asks.

He takes a moment to decide on his anchor.

[ ] Alice
[ ] Marisa