"Now?" Water said, her tone musical, "why, now Sage, I show you your new home" Water smiled, "Spirit wjshes to give you his apology for not collecting you himself. He recognises that spirit is the strongest magic you will weild. Unfortunetely, Spirit is busy with preparations. He will glady talk with you later"

She held out her hand, "take my hand, and I will lead you to the school"