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[~echo~]

Jacob came back with an armful of firewood. He watched them and then walked over, smiling just slightly. "Hello," he said amiably.

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Aqua tilted his head.
His voice, soft and sweet, caressed Jacob's mind as he spoke into it.

Ah, so you are the Fire user. My kind have known yours for a long time.

He dipped a great, beautiful head and lifted cerulean eyes to peer at the boy.
You may know that I protect any and all who I think I can trust. So tell me, young Jacob, can I trust you and extend my... Umbrella over you?

[~echo~]

Jacob blinked in surprise and looked at the large dragon. Can you hear my thoughts?

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He chuckled.
It rolled and flowed around the clearing like a wave.

If you allow me, I could. But I can merely sense thoughts, thoughts you share. If you allowed me, I could find things in your subconscious, details you need.

[~echo~]

Jacob looked at the girl near him. Um, no thank you. I'd prefer to keep my thoughts to myself, thanks.

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Elena smiled at him.
Let him be.

Aqua turned his great, majestic head and fixed Elena with a piercing sapphire gaze.
Very well.
His thoughts shifted back to Jacob. Let me know if you change your mind. It can be a truly wonderful experience.

[~echo~]

Jacob looked at Elena. "Thank you."

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"For?" Her voice seemed mildly bored as the dragon slid over her wrist and solidified.

[~echo~]

"He stopped being in my mind, so I assumed that you told him not to," he smiled wryly.

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"I did, yes." She glanced up at him and frowned softly. "You like me more now, don't you?"

[~echo~]

"I suppose so. At least I trust you more," he said, confused about why she had asked that.

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She nodded, peering at him with intense, wide blue eyes.
She titled her head, and a ball of ice formed in front of her face.
It circled, and then became a slow dripping ball of water.
She cupped her hands and caught the water, wetting her skin with it.

"Sorry. I require almost constant hydration."

[~echo~]

"That's fine," he said. "I am weaker when it rains because of my fire power."

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"Well, I prefer to exercise my power when I can, keep it strong." She leaned against the tree, eyes focused on his face. "Can you please demonstrate your power, if you so wish it?"

[~echo~]

Jacob shrugged. "I guess," he said. He held up his hands, palms to the sky, and conjured a large flame between the two. He made it grow larger, until it completely engulfed him. He seemed as if he was now made of fire, and the heat radiating from his body was intense. He made the flame go away and watched for her reaction.

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She smiled. It was rare for her to do, and it split her face into gorgeous, stunning lines. "Impressive."

[~echo~]

"Thank you," he said, smiling half-heartedly. "I don't really do anything with my powers much anymore."

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"Why is that?" She frowned, tilting her head. "They are something to be treasured."

[~echo~]

"Living in the wild means you have to be careful and not draw attention to yourself- fires just a bit noticeable."

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"That's true. But still, you should... Always try to find peace with power." Her face closed with quiet, personal pain before she turned her head.