Kasumi's aneurysm seem to have past, magically restored. The fountain was now properly in its location on the eastern corner. It was a good explanation for Kasumi's earlier texting, which may mean she should see a doctor urgently.

The significant distance between the two meant that Shio would be forced to close the gap. However, at the range they were, neither of them would be effective with their spells. With her Ocalia slightly ahead of her. Shio began to move forward at a moderate run, wary of Kasumi's potential abilities. Kasumi had an entirely different style of magic usage from herself, which made battling her potentially quite difficult. It would likely be usage of these spells that would decide this battle. It was an instance that Shio regretted having not brought a set of throwing knives from home.

Shio would not, however, enter Kasumi's mist, knowing far better than that. A Hydromancer was most dangerous when both parties were within their mist. She needed to stay at least twenty feet from the bounds of the mist to ensure safety for both herself and her Ocalia.