2019.05.04 Page 1065 - Taking the First Step

**Raine:** You have the same ability?!
**Roselyn:** It runs in the family. Though your father’s adaptation _was_ unique.
**Roselyn:** For me, it requires mana. For your father… and now _you,_ it comes naturally.
**Raine:** I’d hardly call _**this**_ “naturally.”
**Roselyn:** Only because you were never allowed to grow into it!
**Roselyn:** Your parents stunted your growth _- the bastards -_ but you’re an adult now. You make your own choices. So… you wanna learn or not?
**Raine:** Y-yes, ma’am! Very much so! _Uh…_ So, w-what do we do first?
**Roselyn:** Well, we could start by evening you back up. It’ll be hard to train you if you can’t even walk.
**Raine:** Well… I’ve tried! If I know how, there wouldn’t be a problem! But no matter what I do…
**Raine:** …It just won’t go back to normal.
**Roselyn:** I see… well, why not try making the other one wolf too, then?
**Raine:** O-oh. That… might work. But if I do, then…
**Roselyn:** You don’t want to lose more of your human self? Or are you afraid you might end up full wolf again?
**Raine:** …Both.
**Roselyn:** I understand your feelings, but if you want my help, I must insist. I need to see you transform for myself.
**Raine:** _Ah…_ o-okay. I guess I can try…
**Roselyn:** Good. Learning may not be easy… But I promise I will help you be more whole by the end of this.