Tuor might have been the first, but he (she, it??) was not the last as her phrase resonated with all of the blades, the same image reflecting off each of their surfaces. Ampere gasped, dropping Tuor briefly in her surprise. For a moment all she could do was stare at all of them. What was this? She had been carrying Tuor around for a while, and he'd already tasted blood, but how had his ability eluded her all this time?

Was it because the Whatch had only just become a reality? Was this... a gift so that her eyes could see where she could not? It came at such an opportune time, and with that phrase, linking all of them... Ampere smiled. It was a small, private sort of line, one forged not out of delight, but private happiness. Ampere knew instantly how she might best put these blades to use.

So Ampere continued, sheathing them all, and speaking to the shield. As she made to depart, she chanced a glance over her shoulder. That the dagger tree had seemingly vanished didn't bother her nearly as much as it might have, not after everything that had happened to her today. Magic, and Helovia, were mysterious things that she recognized she hadn't even begun to understand. Sometimes questions didn't need asking.

Gripping the leather in her teeth, Ampere was grateful for the stump before her. Although a well muscled warrior, she couldn't say she often practiced dragging or carrying things... though maybe she ought to, if it would help strengthen her bite any. The struggle of the massive metal disk had brought a sweat to her neck, noticeable only as her body had dried from the ocean's touch, though trails of salt remained. Folds of wet stained her hide darker where the exertion showed, lending her breaths to faster, deeper pulls as well. Still, Ampere was determined to have this shield, she just needed a moment to rest.

Setting the metal on the stump, Ampere leaned back on her legs and stretched them. As she did, light enveloped the little spot she had claimed, and in response the shield grew dazzling bright. Blue eyes at once widened, nerves prickling with the sensation of magic once again. In a blink, the shield was a small button. Ampere's flesh quivered, mixed with both surprise and nervousness. Just what was happening today? Who...why...

She shook her head after a moment, gathering herself. She waited, not for more, but to be sure she wasn't missing something, or interrupting. When her breaths had calmed and the beach was quiet, Ampere reached down to pick up her small shield. As her magic pulled out for it, she was surprised that the weight hadn't changed at all. It tumbled into the sand, heavier than she had anticipated. Hurriedly she picked it back up, the electricity around it buzzing as she pulled it and placed it snugly within one of the knife sheaths. Still dense, but much easier to carry now.

Satisfied all her things were secure, Ampere was finally able to take to her wings, forgetting the tiger mare and the spotted snow as she hurried home, ready to WHATCH.

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