[@SoulEater]

Helena felt bad for being part of the reason that the original activity was canceled.  Did that mean their spar was canceled?  She figured so, but would ask the others later and be sure to ask the councilors for permission, perhaps for them to overwatch and make sure everyone was safe.  Edmond's words brought her back to reality, and she chuckled, [color=ed1c24]"Hmm, I'll make the exception for you, you can call me Hele."[/color]  The councilors then mentioned canoeing and partners.  Helena looked at Edmond and nodded to his partner offer, [color=ed1c24]"Yeah, for sure that sounds like fun."[/color]  Everyone had a partner- James and Cecilia, Valencia and Max, and Ivy and Kyle.  She wondered how the two fire users- Ed and Ivy- would fair in the water.  [color=ed1c24]"Do you like water?"[/color] she found herself asking Edmond.