Performing hand seals with one hand… Tave gave a small, amused smile when Oriana asked him to teach her. It wasn't something many people even attempted. Doing seals with two hands was already hard enough. One hand? That was the domain of maniacs and battle-freaks.
Like the old Tave.
Yeah. That guy had been a freak. Pushed himself to master something ridiculous just because he could, and somehow, pulled it off with precision.
"You know the strengths and weaknesses of doing seals one-handed, right? Lad…"
"Oriana." The girl cut in flatly, smirking. "Just call me Oriana. You've been calling me by name anyway, so don't suddenly act all formal. It's weird. Just keep it casual. It's more comfortable that way."
Tave blinked, then nodded. "Sure… Oriana."
She smiled. "I know how difficult it is," she added, raising her right hand slightly and trying a few hand shapes. "See?"
Her fingers stumbled through the pattern.
