[Fire is pretty great at combustion and stuff, it's true.]

Ah... [Rubbing her forearm. Maybe she underdressed after all?] ... That's all that charms are, really. Applying the innate power within you that controls magic to achieve non-combative ends.

[If it sounds like it's right out of a textbook ... it's probably because it is. She's been brushing up on re-memorizing the basics for Solstice Academy ... and for her own enjoyment. The selection of books in the city are pretty ... hm. Interesting? Over-preparation does wonders for a girl who needs to get a few things off her mind.

Then again, nothing does the trick like a good sparring match. Taking a deep breath, she takes one last surveying glance around the clearing before moving a few steps back.]

... Are you ready, Roxas?