struggling to contain a surge of water magic I-It's not... working again! Ugh!
Is there anything I can do to help?
frustrated, she clenches her fists I don't know! That's why I'm so annoyed! It's like my magic just...just doesn't want to cooperate!
A-Asta! Just breathe! he wraps his arms around her waist to comfort her.
leans into Asta's embrace, her voice shaky I-I'm sorry, Asta. I didn't mean to snap at you. It's just...
What is it? Do you need to step away from your magic for a bit?
nods quickly Y-Yes, that might help. Maybe if I take a break from it for a bit, I'll be able to get it under control.
he nods as he takes his arms off of her and stepped back so she could have space.
takes a deep breath and steps back from the magic, her voice shaky I-I just need a moment. I'll try to calm down and focus. closes her eyes, trying to regain control of her emotions and magic Asta: whispers softly You're doing your best, Noelle. Don't be too hard on yourself.
they hear Asta start sneezing behind them because he has pollen fever, but pays it no mind.)
opens her eyes, her voice still shaky Y-You're right, Asta. I-I appreciate your understanding. takes a deep breath and focuses her magic
Noelle, do you want me to get the anti pollen charm? Asta can’t stop sneezing.
quickly waves her hand, creating a small barrier around them Here, this should block out the pollen.
she sneezes Ah-CHOO! Thank you Noelle. Now where were we?
smiles reassuringly We were trying to get your magic under control, right? Well, let's try again. Show me what you've got. encouragingly
they try over and over again but she just can’t seem to get it.
<Despite their efforts, Noelle is unable to regain control of her magic. She accidentally floods the cavern, causing water to cascade down into the hidden tunnels below.>
they run through the caves to make sure nobody follows them.
gasping for breath, her voice shaky We... we need to find another way out of here. Follow me, MintyJoy. starts running through the tunnels
I’m right behind you! he ran through the tunnels, holding onto her hand tightly
runs faster, her heart pounding This way! she ducks into a narrow passage, squeezing through with difficulty
he follows after her again, also having trouble fitting into the narrow passage but manages to squeeze through.
breathing heavily, her voice trembling Just a little further... pushes through the passage and emerges into a small clearing