Vellia heard the person's command and almost had to ask for him to repeat it. She wasn't as alert as she would like yet and had to shake herself to focus. Then after a short yawn, she made an attempt at hopping to the other side of the brook, almost letting go of the net in the process. She didn't quite make it. Instead, she ended up landing in an inch deep worth of water. She let a out a small squeak of surprise as the cold waters splashed against her lower legs and stumbled, barely catching her balance before tumbling completely over.

She knew her face was red with embarrassment, and she figured from another point of view, the whole attempt may have looked immensely comedic. Vellia sighed as she drew her sword, weaving the net to the handle as instructed and planting the blade in the ground. She sat down, pulled her knees in, and hugged them close to herself. [i]At least I'm awake now. I feel like such a klutz.[/i]