Come onnnnnn, rune! Ella was nearly done with her carving and she'd been meticulous as she worked. Now she just hoped the thing would glow so she'd know she did it right.

"kenaz kenaz kenaz
ku ka ki ke ko
kun kan kin ken kon
ok ek ik ak uk
kaunnnnnnnnn"

Squinttttt. Still no glowing. Sigh. The sixteen year old finished off her carving and continued chanting, watching closely and hoping for a good end result.

"kenaz kenaz kenaz
ku ka ki ke ko
kun kan kin ken kon
ok ek ik ak uk
kaunnnnnnnnn"

Oh! Oh, oh, oh! It was glowing! It wasn't like super-glowing or anything but there was a definite glow happening and Ella grinned, head tilted to the side as she observed her work. This was a good sign, yeah? She stifled the urge to wave around her Burin in triumph, not wanting to poke anyone's eye out.