True to her word, Tessa had found me an elemental master who could help teach me the basics. Master Cid was one of the best elementals in the world, and how Tessa managed to get him to agree to teach me was beyond me. But he was here and that was all that mattered. He arrived shortly after Tessa and the others left for El Paso.
"Nicole, you are not focused. You will not master your skills if you cannot focus," Master Cid admonished me lightly. I blushed, realizing I had been caught daydreaming. I shook my head to clear away the thoughts, and refocused on what he was saying. "Good, now that I have your attention again, we can continue. Recite to me the elemental mantra. Then we will begin some exercises."
"I am but a passing vessel for the elements. I may use them, but never a
