[18:11] That tall Deacon moves her way closer to the Exorcist! A warm, welcoming smile is given her way to the other, a respectful bow her head following. The sienna-eyed thing speaks in a soft, cool tone as her symbol-marked hand gives a little flourish!

"Greetings, Dame Erika. I hope you're having a pleasant day."

A pause is given, before the other asks her gently;

"May I inquire as to if you have a few moments to chat about the Holy arts?"

Her inquiry given, that Deacon's hands fold gently before her!
(Yiel)
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[18:20] Erika blinked, perking up a little as Yiel approached and now her head canted to the side.

"Sure, sure. What did you wish to talk about specifically?" She asked.
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[18:28] Similarly, that soft-spoken Yiel seems pleased to speak with the Lady Knight. Glancing from her to the bench behind and to the right of her, she asks softly;

"Thank you very much, Dame Erika. May I offer we sit as we talk for a time?"

Should the other accept, the Deacon would head over to that bench and sit upon it, responding to the words of the other;

"Soon, my eighteenth year upon this land approaches. I'd like to put forth my request for evaluation for the position of Priestess to the higher Clergy then. Before this occurs, I'd like to have a grasp of the Holy arts to show to those that conduct the evaluation. From my research, this power is sacred and a demonstration of one's faith and compassion among us..."

Looking to the older hopefully, the sienna-eyed thing appears to be working towards some way to ask for a lesson! Perhaps just not knowing how exactly to ask for such!
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[18:39] Erika moved towards the bench and took a seat, folding her hands upon her lap as Yiel continued her talk. The noble, of course, listened, closing her eyes as she nodded along.

"Congratulations on your coming birthday, Yiel," She said with a smile. "As far as Holy magic goes - it's all about protecting those you hold dear," She said, gesturing to those assembled in the park. "I became a Knight because I wanted to help the people of Esshar as a whole. Whether it was by offering medical aid, aid as a noble, or... Even protecting them in battle." She explained carefully.

"Holy magic is about that desire to protect. The very antithesis of Occultism. What do you wish to protect, Yiel?"
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[18:52] The blonde isn't a noble, nor is she anyone of great power or importance. The best tangible things she holds close to herself are worn. Her star-shaped pendant that denotes her adherence to The Faith, her Codex Cosmic that now sits in her lap, and the mark of Yiel that's upon her right palm.

A smile of her own follows the other's congratulations, giving a gracious nod her way. That is, before she listens quietly and intensely, as she is like to do! Listening and considering the words of the other, she takes her words with quite a bit of consideration.

Especially when the question is gently prodded her way. She's quiet for a time, looking to Erika, then the park, and then the sky above. Gathering her words. She's looking for something tangible, a concrete answer that she can give to the other.

She turns over that hand of hers, looking to the three-lined mark upon her right palm - before looking to the eighteen stars depicted upon the cover of her Codex Cosmic. Eventually, she looks to Erika, having come to decide on what her answer is;

"I would like to protect that which I have faith in, Erika. Whether that be the Church as an institution, the stars above us, or the people I work to remain closest to."

An answer given with a quiet, calm assurance and conviction. Faith is key to her - being a concept so tied to her star, and therefore, herself.
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[18:59] She crossed her legs at the ankles now, nodding along to what Yiel had said.

"That's a good reason, honestly," She said confidently. "With that in mind, you need to then manifest those feelings of wanting to protect those that you want to, magically." Erika lifted a finger. Holy light shined easily from it, turning into gentle golden wisps that disappeared into the air, floating off.

"That is by and large the more difficult part of it, I'm afraid. It doesn't come easy to many, but to some it comes as easily as breathing." She offered a faint little shrug.
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[19:08] The Deacon beams ever-so-slightly at the other's approval of her reason! Another gracious nod is given, but the blonde's hands are folded in her lap - quiet and not even daring to speak a thank you until the other's thought is finished. Showcasing a touch more of her silent speaking-etiquette!

Her sienna eyes do turn to those golden wisps thoughtfully, though. Puzzling over them and the words of instruction that follow. Considering them for a time, she listens as the other mentions such variability to ease-of-learning! At which point, that Deacon speaks, her hands gently moving as her smooth, calm, inquisitive voice is given;

"Thank you, Erika - May I ask if there's any exercises or forms of meditation I could try to assist me with such learning? Similarly, might I inquire as to how you learned such techniques and from whom?"

Falling quiet once questions are given, she allows her hands to settle back atop her Codex Cosmic, listening oncemore!
(Yiel)
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[19:10] Now, Erika blinked. Meditation? When she had told Sina she had never performed meditation ever she had been truthfully and eventually she does shake her head.

"Unfortunately, no," She admitted with a slight smile. "I've never meditated. For me it was intense concentration and willpower, I believe, over wanting to protect the people of Essar as is my sworn duty as a Knight. For everyone, it's different. You just have to find what ticks for you, I suppose!" She said with a firm nod.

"If you want another thought process of the method, you should locate Galynn Sulis - I thought him Holy magic as well."
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[19:20] There's a bit of thoughtfulness at the other's description of such a spontaneous understanding of that this particular type of magic. So far, such magic befuddles the Deacon more then anything else. Both the illusory arts and that power of the cosmos she developed through introspection, meditation and study.

As the other mentions Galynn - someone she knows, it gives her a new avenue in which to branch outwards to! That may make her search for understanding a bit easier. As such, as the other finishes her thought, her response is given with a gentle bow of her head;

"Thank you again, Erika. I'll do just that. I believe that's all the questions I have for now..."

A pause is taken afterwards, responding to the other;

"If you ever require my assistance with anything, don't hesitate to ask. You've done quite a bit, and I look forwards to speaking with you as I advance my understanding of magic."

Gently climbing to her feet, she stretches out slightly, giving a small curtsy to the other! Likely going to take her leave now!
(Yiel)
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[19:23] Erika nodded, also rising to her feet as her hands slipped themselves into her jacket pockets.

"Of course. Please let me know how it goes, Yiel!" She said with a grin. "I wish you the best of luck."
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[19:26] Most definitely thankful, such obvious within the eyes of the taller youth, she gives a small, gracious nod towards the other.

"I'll be sure to, Lady Erika."

And with that, she departs! Likely to do some mid-day prayers and other such elements of her very ritualistic lifestyle!
(Yiel)
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