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"Oh I get it. Hopefully the councilors can help everyone with learning about our powers," [/color]Helena said optimistically.  She looked at the boat rocking on top of the water.  The councilors mentioned the possibility of the canoes tipping if not careful.  Helena had been in unsteady boats before and knew the struggles of the second person getting in rather than the first.  [color=ed1c24]"It's easier for the first person to get in, so you can go first.  Do you want to face each other or away?" [/color] Since it was his first time, it was hard to say which would be better.  Facing the same way would make rowing easier, but communication harder, like the councilors said, but perhaps if they faces each other she could keep him calmer, even if it was a rockier ride.  Either way she didn't mind, whatever made Edmond more comfortable.