(They're the first group in a long time to really pull me all the way into their fandom)

Smiled, like he knew exactly what she'd been thinking. "Don't forget he sent you that letter. Even if you don't see it, this is all part of training," the elf said. The girl didn't know how, but she had to concentrate on navigating the water so and didn't get a chance to ask. It was a quick journey and before long, they reached the docks and the ramp that led up from the water to them. The instant her fin-feet touched the ground, they turned back to skates so she could glide up to the city that opened before her.

"Wow!" She couldn't help her exclamation. Not when the brilliant spires of the cith rose up right in front of her. As moonshine reached her side, looking a little estastic, the girl turned back to the elf. "But why here? What about the obstacle course?"

The elf grinned, real bright. "Well, that's because...