"Really? ... I mean, good. You shouldn't underestimate me just 'cause I'm younger, and you're smarter for that," Adela tried to play off her surprise, as well as her new excitement to possibly learning new techniques or ways to use her existing ones. She wouldn't admit it, but this guy was kind of nice. She approached and stopped by the water's edge, watching him expectantly as she asked, "Where should we start?"