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(Hey sorry I went so long without posting. I'm visiting my family this week and I don't like making it a habit to be distracted online when I should be spending time with them. but seeing as to how I don't want to let you guys go too long without an air master...)

Jake jumped when he saw the first paper airplane land on his desk. OF COURSE Xavier would try to bail out the new girl. He thought to himself as he watched more and more airplanes land on his desk. When he was finally sure that the last one landed he picked one up and looked at it. "Okay first order of busniess is to see how far along you guys are." He said out loud. "And what better way to do that than to take you guys outside where we have the most space to go and pla-I mean erm...practice our skills. Now follow me to the place I have designated as our training ground for today." He said as he walked outside the door trusting that Xavier and Cassandra would follow. He walked over to a large open meadow. Earlier in the day he placed up some excercises, some tables with houses of cards to knock over, a ball to roll, an occasional pole, randomly placed piles of stuff. "Okay so basically I just want you to practice the powers you should be able to do. Manipulating the wind to your advantage, summoning spirits, lightning, minor twisters, levitation, flight, yadda yadda yadda." Jake explained when he saw that they were both there and that they diddn't get seperated. "Now don't worry whether or not you can do it perectly. This is just my way of seeing what you can do and how far along you are. Now Cassandra I know you're new so I don't expect you to do everything I have just explained. I just mostly want you to practice your wind mulipulation and maybe levitation if you managed that already." He said thinking that Cassandra would be worried about failing this exercise. He then turned his attention back to them both. "Now I don't give instructions or tell you how to go about this. I like to leave that part entirely up to you guys. However, if either of you decide you have a question about something or some tips or advice I will be over there," he pointed to a tree about 8 yards away, "and I will gladly help you in anyway I can. Now get to it!" He finished. He then proceeded to head over to the tree he pointed to, sit down and lean against the tree, and watched Xavier and Cassandra practice with their powers.

Besides a few new sprouts here and there, everything was still as he remembered it. This was why he loved the forests. It was always so peaceful and time seemed to stand still. If only this was what the world was actually like. Living in a place like this, one could easily fall into the illusion that the world was at peace. Sometime it was nice to forget about one's problems. Zane had made his way to a spot that he often came to when he lived here. It was the oldest tree in the area and it towered over the others around it. He sat on one of the branches just above the canopy of the forest. He could see the top of the Academy over the trees. If only this peace was the truth of the world. If only this illusion of peace was the reality.

Edward Faulkner walked towards the huge University, holding his breath a little. All right, Ed, lets try not to mess this one up..he thought as he counted the steps to the door. His duffle bag strap was cutting into his shoulder, considering it had been a long walk. He switched arms and reached for the door. Just keep cool and small, and no one will notice you. Just go to the office and get your room, and hope that you don't have a roommate. He took a deep breath, and opened the door. He looked around, and had a feeling that something was going down. He saw a sign that said "Office" and went to get his room assignment.

Jake had secretly manipulated the wind to blow in his direction from Xavier and Cassandra. He took special care to make sure that it wasn't strong enough for either of them to physically feel. He did it partly to test their ability to sense the air around them as well as their ability to pay attention so that they notice any changes in it. For a wind user the wind is a very helpful ally. By paying attention to how it moves one can tell if an unwanted house guest is coming or leaving up to a mile(1.7 kilometers) away. They can also manipulate the air to blow towards them and in this way they can hear a secret and private conversation from up to 10 yards(9.144 meters) away. For that purpose is the other reason why Jake manipulated the wind. He wanted to hear any possible exchanges between Xavier and Cassandra. Xavier showed great promise as an air user and great potential. Should he ever be chosen by Roc to be a master he will need to know how to pass on his knowledge in a way that everyone under his supervision will be able to understand. This excersize, while a lil different from Jake's usual teaching methods, is a perfect way to get an understanding on what Cassandra needs to learn, the best ways to teach Cassandra how to use the gifts given to her, as well as how prepared Xavier will be to teach should Roc deem(?) him worthy of being a master.

[[So sorry! I'm back now! <3333 Don't hate me! XD]]

As Aizith stood there, thinking about her future in the university and what her Master was planning, she looked around nervously. Where had her Master gone? She looked around, stepping out of her day dream and spotting a girl nearby. She looked quite upset. Her bright red hair shone in the sun, but her eyes seemed dull like stones.She could sense the flames that burned in her soul.

"Are you alright?" Aizith muttered, stepping closer to her. "Are you lost? Are you new here? Can I help in anyway? I'm Aizith by the way."

Just as expected, Yui pulled the water back to try and hit him from behind. At the same time she made a water tendril come up from the side and wrap around his leg in hopes to pull him down before she ends up in the water herself from the way the whirlpool was moving. She had widened her stance a bit to keep herself from falling.

Ed sat down in the middle of the room, focusing on the smell of the candles. He took deep breaths in and out, letting his mind wander. He was perfectly still, which is something that most people wouldn't believe possible. But the candles did something to his klutzy brain..it calmed him.