Flying on his magical carpet, Popo descended from the skies, towards the desert and its Wandering Lake. The genie wondered how he had been convinced to do this job, when he had so many more important things to do, but sighed as he continued his journey. The Guardian had asked him, after all, so he was obliged to do it. Apparently the Namekian felt a carpet ride would be safer and more magical than a quick flight up to the Lookout.
Popo landed at the village, where a young human stood outside, packed and waiting. "So, you're the genie that's supposed to pick me up? And on a flying carpet?"
Nodding, Popo beckoned for the girl to hop on, which she did hesitantly. "Don't worry, it's safer than it looks." With that, the pair rocketed off. Rin seemed to have her stomach in her throat at first, but before long she seemed to calm down and even enjoy the carpet ride.
Before long, the pair had arrived at the Lookout, the beautiful grounds kept up to Popo's exacting standards. Standing in wait for Rin, Glass watched the two land gracefully, the genie an old master with the carpet. Glass walked up to them, dismissing Popo quickly after seeing how anxious the djinn was, and began walking with the young girl, showing her around the Lookout.
"So, this will be your new home. What do you think?" Glass had been trying not to look at Rin too much, but given the chance, glanced down and gave her his full attention.
Seeming to consider it, Rin began to nod fiercely. "I like it. There's lots of room to run around, and the view is great. It sounds like there's a lot to do, too!"
"That there is." Glass chuckled at hearing the girl. Sensing two power levels approaching, Glass turned to see his two sons land, seemingly confused at seeing the girl. "Ahh, these are my two sons. The one on the left is Silic, and to the right is Sodius. Boys, this is Rin. She'll be living with us."
The pair seemed dumbfounded for a moment, but Silic seemed to recover quickly. "Er, father, this is kind of sudden. What are you doing bringing a human up to live in the Lookout? What do her parents even think?"
"Ah, Rin will be training with us. With the coming invasion and more threats seeming to be popping up by the day, you all will be on an accelerated training schedule." Glass nodded, satisfied with his answer. The two Namekians seemed to grow only more confused, however.
"But she's so much weaker than us! How can you expect her to catch up in less than two months?" Silic seemed to grow more agitated with his father, not understanding what his thoughts were. "You'll be sentencing her to death! Honestly, this is just a bad idea!"
Glass looked at the girl, who seemed a little frightened, but who also hardened under hearing their circumstances. "I think you'll be surprised, Silic. She will also be training with the Crane and Turtle Schools, I hope to get her at least to your current levels by the time we're through."
Though Silic seemed like he wanted to argue, Sodius grabbed his brother's shoulder. "Very well. We'll assist where we can, but we're more concerned with our own training. I'm sure you understand." Glass nodded, watching as his sons walked away, talking to one another under their breathes.
"Well then. I suppose it's time to begin your training." Taking the girl to the middle of their training grounds, Glass launched into a lecture about energy, demonstrating and then guiding Rin through what ki was and its applications. She picked it up fast.
"Wow! I'm flying!" Rin laughed as she hovered above the ground, floating dangerously side to side, before falling back to her feet. Stumbling, it was obvious the girl was tired after the fact.
Glass, catching the girl as she nearly fell, smiled at how easy she was as a student. "You'll build up endurance quickly. Go and rest, there's a room prepared for you just to the right, through the main doors. Continue with your flying, just don't go too high or off the edge of the Lookout yet. Popo will get you any food or drink."
Nodding, Rin walked off to her room, desperate for a nap and something to eat. Glass, knowing that she would be busy for the majority of the day, considered his options. 'Maybe another journey through the Pendulum Room?' Deciding that would be for the best, Glass walked into the Lookout, towards the ticking room. Deciding on a time and place, he stepped through.
