"Well at least you are unharmed," she sighed, "And you had your first taste of a new spell. Perhaps it was a bit too soon to be having you casting completed spell. But, you did show promise with showing that you can already use some magic so I thought it was for the best. In any case, that should be enough casting for the time being."

Ishtar continued to rest and drink bits of water at a time. The woman should be fine in a bit just like any other person who had over exerted herself. Kanoe's eyes glanced over the woman's nearly nude glistening body. The naive innocent types always seemed to have a natural beauty about them. "I do not recall yellow with flower designs to be part of the standard uniform," the witch teased with a small smile, "It looks good on you."

Ishtar blushed a bit as she realized that she was clad only in her underwear, she kinda did her best to cover herself about it. Oh my, sorry about that I completely forgot in the moment. Yes, I don't like the regular underwear that the school provides. It's so.....boring and bland. I like to feel special, I like to feel unique. This let's me myself and still not get in trouble with most of the rules. Ishtar smiled a bit as she took another sip of water.

Do you think I have to potential to become a good magic-user? I really want to make this work when I am ready.

"There is no need for apologies," Kanoe replied, "I was merely teasing. I have broken many rules during my time on this island as well. And I agree, their choice of undergarments are rather unappealling. Wear what you wish when you come here. No need to hide yourself, I have seen it all before." She smirked faintly before sipping her tea.

Ishtar was very eager to grow as a magic user which was always a good sign. The witch had no patience for those who only wish to dabble in the arts. With the many threats that lurk on this island, she will need every resource available even if those resources are other gifted students. "Well the fact you can already cast some spells already puts you ahead of anyone who is just beginning to learn magic. As long as you cause no permament harm to yourself, you will grow in time. Just be patient, I will take care of you."

"If you are feeling better, we can continue with some minor translating of runes. You will not get anywhere if you have to constantly rely on me reading scrolls and tomes for you," she continued, "Feel free to use the journal I gave you to make what notes you wish. Here are few notes of my own to help you understand some of the runes. I suggest you not try any spells you find until we both confirm the translations are correct."

Okay, thank you. Ishtar smiled warmly at Kanoe, It was good to see her mentor smile if only faintly. It did help lighten the mood. The raven haired student reminded the young woman that she needed to patient and take her time in learning the ways of magic. Eventually as long as Ishtar continued to worked at, she would eventually would understand the secrets of magic. The fact, that Kanoe said she would take of the blue haired student while continued to grow of a magic user. Thank you that means alot to me.

I would like to begin translating runes, it would be good to improve the knowledge of magic. Based on her last attempt, Ishtar realized that we are going to expand her knowledge if she was going to be able to cast anything knew beyond the one spell she knew. Yes I would appreciate your notes, I think they would be very helpful. I won't attempt a spell until you think I am ready.

Well time was just one of the requirements. Kanoe believed that only those with real talent and potential could grow to become something greater. Though the woman had little mana, Ishtar has at least proved that she does in fact have some skill in the arts. Attempting and succeeding in learning the basics of magic put the blue haired woman above ordinary students as far as she was concerned. This student was the first student that knew how to create figments and images in the air and the witch was always eager in learning about new paths of magic.

Ishtar was already ready and eager to continue. The woman had not even bothered to clothe herself which amused her greatly. She was not going to fault the student for that though, the woman was after all rather appealing to look at. Kanoe grabbed another binder and set it before the woman. She doubts Ishtar would understand much from her various notes over the years but it was at least something to go on. After a few moments, the witch would also provide a small black bound tome. She did not need to be too concerned about the contents of the book. This was just to get Ishtar familiar with runes and learn how to speak in the proper language of magic.

"If you have questions, ask," she said simply before returning to her own tome to read.

Ishtar watched as the Kanoe brought her a binder and set before her. The young woman slowly opened it and began look over it. Instantly the blue haired student began to pour over the notes that her mentor had let her borrow. There was a a little bit that the student already knew, but it was far, far too little. There was alot that for the novice magic user to take in, and there were a lot of notes that Ishtar didn't understand at all. Still the student was determined to learn it all; she had no hope of doing at all in one sitting but she would eventually will learn it.

It was then that Kanoe laid a small black tome in front of Ishtar. Ishtar picked up the tome and began to read through it a little, some of the notes began to make sense but it was still far too few. The blue haired student decided to take her mentor up on the offer of answering some of the student's questions. How long did it take you to translate this volume? What did you find easy, what did you find hard? The young woman was hoping to get a better understanding on what she up against.

The beginning mage was hungerly taking in all the data that she could. It was doubtful that the young woman has met anyone else on the island with access to so many resources on magic. But finding information was only one step in the struggle to improve. Only through persistance and alot of luck did Kanoe manage to understand small bits of the first tome she found. She could not help but feel a little jealous on how easy her apprentices have it. Her and Claire paved the way and now they are just following to catch up. Well as long as she remains above them, the dark witch would not mind it too much.

Ishtar was quick to take advantage of Kanoe's offer as questions soon came flooding in. "You assume much," she replied, "I have yet to finish translating any tome cept for the rare few that are written in a non magical language. So I suppose a long time would be accurate. There are unfortunately no rosetta stones to provide direct translations from magic runes. I doubt there is much I could call easy during the learning process. You are using powers you never knew you had with no real training in how to use it properly. This is not like a sport or a school subject that you just have a natural proficiency in. Magic is either you can use it or you cannot."

Ishtar eyes went wide is surprise. [i]She has translated it all yet? But she is so much more knowledgeable than I. It it is taken someone who is so skilled to translate some of this tome, how long is going to take it for her to translate it. The student continued to look through the book, before looking at Kanoe's notes. Her mentor was right, none of this was going to be easy. The blue haired woman sighed a bit, of course nothing every worth doing would be easy.

Ishtar turned to Kanoe, I was wondering is each person's interpretation of magic different in some way? Do they have minor things that makes each unique in the way they cast their magic? If there was no translations already, then that would account for alot. However it was just a theory of the young woman.

She merely shrugs at the question. "Each person has their own interpretations of everything around them. It is all perception afterall," she replied, "Just like any art, people who study and use magic have their own views and reasons for pursuing it. There are different ways and techniques to channel mana much like there are numerous forms and styles of martial arts." The young student was rather curious, showing more interest in getting answers from her than the text before the blue haired woman.

"Hmm.." Kanoe glanced briefly at the clock and rose to her feet, "It is getting late. I am going to take a shower. Feel free to continue studying." The witch did not seem concerned about leaving this student she just met alone in her room while she cleaned up and changed. She did hope her new apprentice did not forget what was paid for all this knowledge. She grabbed a nightgown from her closet and entered the bathroom. The sound of the shower followed by the faint mist of steam soon came from the other room.

I see. Well I guess that does make sense, the blue haired student replied. It also makes it a bit harder for her learn. But she was going to have figure it out if she was going to develop her own casting style. I suppose I will have to just develop my own style of casting. Ishtar went back to Kanoe's notes; copying them even as she tried to understand them. While she could have just simply copy them, she was only going to remember anything by understanding what she wrote. The young lady nodded when Kanoe decided to go take a shower, it was nice of her to let her stay in the room to continued to study. Ishtar didn't want to do anything else that could jeopardize her budding relationship with her mentor.

She let Ishtar dwell on those thoughts as she went to take a shower. She smiled faintly to herself, knowing the woman was probably still sitting in nothing but her underwear, frantically writing down her notes as if they would disappear the moment she stops. Their relationship seemed simply that of a student and a teacher. The teacher asked questions and taught while the student obeyed and asked her own questions. Not exactly as entertaining as her past relationships with her apprentices but Ishtar did not seem to be the type to go for brief flings of passion, a pity.

The witch returned wearing a nightgown that was nearly seethrough, only faintly hiding the curves of her luscious body. "So are you making any progress?" Kanoe asked as she returned to her chair, "Do take a moment to prepare another glass of water, Ishtar." She stretched gently in her chair as she merely relaxed. With the student's many questions, she decided to put off her own studies for the time being.

Ishtar was indeed still in her underwear, forgetting how little she had on as she continued to take notes as quickly as she could. She was trying to understand a particular translation. So wrapped in it she had not realized that the Kanoe had returned at first as she continued to work on the translation. It was only when she mentioned water did the blue haired student looked up in surprise. Oh, I didn't realize you were do....

Ishtar's words trailed off as she saw her teacher was wearing a nightgown that barely hid anything, particularly the curves of her amazing body. Ishtar blushed a little as she tried to find the words. S-Sorry, I will go get a glass of water straight away. The young woman stood up and immediately headed for the kitchen as she got a glass of water. May I saw that nightgown looks absolutely amazing on you, where did you get it?

The student's reaction was priceless. The black silk nightgown flowed gently with Kanoe's every move as she returned to her seat. Perhaps it was a bit cruel to tease the woman like this. Ishtar was quick to obey her order and quickly left for the kitchen with cheeks blushing faintly. "You are very kind to say so. Just one of many gowns I have stumbled upon during my stay on the island." It was halfway true. Most of her rather revealing and lavish outfits were provided by her mistress.

"I have several outfits and some may be your size if you wish to try them," the witch continued, "Since you mentioned a fondness for fashion. Or at least you can use them for a clearer image to create with your illusion." Her apprentice did not seem concerned about the time at all. It was already late and she was uncertain if the woman would want to remain in her room for much longer. Though with her notes and tomes, it may be the woman will never want to leave.

Ishtar ears perked up at the mentioned at outfits, Outfits? You have outfits that you will let me try on? Ishtar like the sound of that, everytime she tried on an outfit she like to see what it would look on her, kinda like an adult dress up. Any thoughts that the blue haired student might have had completely faded away at the sounds of trying some outfits on.

The young woman returned with a glass of water for her mentor. Here you go. she said as she placed the water in front of her. Ishtar was already wondering what kind of outfits that Kanoe and if they were half as sexy as the one Kanoe had on. Of course, she wanted to be polite and wait until her host and mentor had the chance to drink her glass of water.

"That is what I said," she replied simply as she took a drink from her water, "I am not sure if they are of your taste though. But, it is getting late so it is probably best to end the magic lesson for now." The witch waved a hand towards her closet. "Since you are already without clothes, feel free to try something on if you like. I am sure you will find something that looks just as amazing."

If Ishtar chose to look, she would find numerous outfits of various styles. Majority of them seemed to be rather revealing and or form fitting. There were outfits ranging from renaissance dresses to tight fitting corsets that a dominatrix would possibly wear. Looking deeper, various cuffs and collars could be found revealing outfits of both dominance and submission. Kanoe did not seem concerned on what her new apprentice finds. One way or another, this student would be introduced to her world and have no choice but to take part in it.

Eyes still tracing up and down Ishtar's lovely form, Kanoe spoke up. "Find anything you like?"