Tista had gone with them as well to practice her combat skills against the Phoenixes of the Nest and better understand the bloodline abilities of her Phoenix heritage.
Quylla had a great time teaching the basics of magic to the newly Awakened Verhens. She was a professor at heart, which made her an excellent but strict teacher.
"Cast magic until you have no mana, and then run until you have no breath." She said. "Only once your bodies and cores reach their limit are you allowed to have a short break and a snack.
"Remember to always heal your sore muscles with light magic before using Invigoration, or you'll hinder your body refinement."
"Is it me, or is this torture?" Senton asked, wheezing like a bellows.
"Torture? I'm not giving you one ounce of the tough love I received at the academy." Quylla replied. "As you are, you'd flunk all the first year's subjects."
