*that's about what he expected... fortunately he has another idea to try*
Then instead of picturing it, just focus on what you want to happen.
*turns so he's facing away from Jacques (and Hawk, for that matter), and holds out a hand, focusing briefly before small spear of ice forms and is launched forward, smashing into a tree trunk*
These abilities we're given seem to be innate somehow, not like other magic, so using them is more like some kind of reflex.
*nods towards the bushes Jacques had been practicing on*
Just think about making it sleep, not how you're going to do it. Close your eyes if it's easier to focus, maybe. But you have to want it to happen, as strongly as you'd want to hit your chosen target with your bow.
*it was, of course, the more reckless approach to it, since the lack of visualization would also probably mean a lack of control... but hopefully Jacques wouldn't quite realize and worry about that part yet*
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Then instead of picturing it, just focus on what you want to happen.
*turns so he's facing away from Jacques (and Hawk, for that matter), and holds out a hand, focusing briefly before small spear of ice forms and is launched forward, smashing into a tree trunk*
These abilities we're given seem to be innate somehow, not like other magic, so using them is more like some kind of reflex.
*nods towards the bushes Jacques had been practicing on*
Just think about making it sleep, not how you're going to do it. Close your eyes if it's easier to focus, maybe. But you have to want it to happen, as strongly as you'd want to hit your chosen target with your bow.
*it was, of course, the more reckless approach to it, since the lack of visualization would also probably mean a lack of control... but hopefully Jacques wouldn't quite realize and worry about that part yet*