[ It's a fair point. She didn't necessarily think it would be easy, but she didn't expect it to feel impossible. This whole experience has really been one of...well, forcing her to realize how much her own growth was supplemented by others. She has a natural proclivity to aetherial manipulation, sure, but without the tools for the trade she is not nearly as effective.
He's also not wrong that returning to Thorne would be a terrible idea, even if it were more accessible. How long would it take without an available portal? Months? She has no mounts, it would all have to be on foot and while she does enjoy trekking the old fashioned way, she doesn't think she could leave Estinien and Relena here in Solvunn for that long.
Himeka gives a heavy sigh.
Then he offers an alternative. Himeka blinks, looking back over to Emet-Selch with renewed hope written across her face. ]
Magically created crystal?
[ Of course! Why didn't she think of that. ]
If I can just compress enough aether down then it should solidify into a crystal!
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He's also not wrong that returning to Thorne would be a terrible idea, even if it were more accessible. How long would it take without an available portal? Months? She has no mounts, it would all have to be on foot and while she does enjoy trekking the old fashioned way, she doesn't think she could leave Estinien and Relena here in Solvunn for that long.
Himeka gives a heavy sigh.
Then he offers an alternative. Himeka blinks, looking back over to Emet-Selch with renewed hope written across her face. ]
Magically created crystal?
[ Of course! Why didn't she think of that. ]
If I can just compress enough aether down then it should solidify into a crystal!