"Then keep training," Satou said, his hand still on Kelvin's shoulder. "Keep growing. You're already miles ahead of where you were. Give it another few weeks, months, a year — and you'll be formidable."
Kelvin nodded, determination clear in his face. Then his expression lightened slightly. "Besides, someone needs to keep up with Jessica. She's getting stronger with her healing magic every day. I can't let my little sister leave me completely in the dust."
"She's only younger than you by a few minutes," came Jessica's voice from behind them. She'd finished with her patients and joined them outside, a playful smile on her face. "And I could still beat you in a fight."
"You're a healer," Kelvin protested. "You shouldn't be fighting at all."
