 Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?
It took Ash a while to start this activity... she was scared. But eventually, she worked up the courage to stand in a ring. It was good that they all had their own rings. She was taking her time. She was afraid she'd just splinch again... honestly, she didn't believe she could apparate. But she tried her best.
She closed her eyes and took deep breaths. Destination. That ring over there. She pictured it clearly in her mind's eye. Determination. She breathed in and out, focusing on the rings harder... to others, it probably looked like she was standing still and doing nothing for a full minute. But that was how long it took to get herself prepared. Deliberation...
Ash popped into the next circle, not a fingernail missing. Shaking a little, she took deep breaths so that she could try again. Faster this time. |