Instructor Jersin slowed his walk across the Reach to a crawl, taking his time to stroll past the dangerous elements. Slow and steady.
"Condense makes water gather," Menla explained but soon noticed instructor Jersin's approach. Her eyes went wide and stuttered uncontrollably: "A-a-and i-i-it does."
Olpi grabbed Menla and forced the girl to look only at her. "Don't look at him." The child was shaking the goddess's sake. "Look at me." Olpi forced the warmth into her voice. "That's right. Look at me. Please continue."