[ If it's boring, should she even ask? How could someone with his eyes settle for anything boring? The pinch in her lips shows that she considers inquiring how he makes it fun, but opts instead to focus on a more immediate need. With enough time, she can likely guess what it is he does; no magic necessary. ]

In that case, perhaps you can assist me in solving the mystery of the rogue lotus.

[ She'll take one more step back to be certain that he follows before she spins, her messy braid bouncing over her shoulder as she skips a couple steps ahead. ]

Here!

[ It had gone on ahead, but so far it hadn't been crushed or halted, and its trudging and occasional halts means that it's easy to catch up to it. She's able to spot it almost instantly, given how it gently moves against the current, even if at a snail's pace. Then it stills again. ]

What moves it, do you think? Something magic?