Ainsley doesn’t fit in anywhere. In the human world, no one knows anything about magic. In the magical world, she is bullied for her lack of practice, her magic is weak, and she is forced to enroll in remedial courses.
Having just finished a miserable year of education at Flitcott Academy in New Salem, due to her parents’ work, she and her family are once again moving back to Earth where knowledge of magic is kept secret. She is not looking forward to this because it’s hard for her to relate to others.
This time she is moving to the domain of Oak Shade. According to custom, when visiting a new domain one must greet the local guardian. This custom was established so that the guardian could get to know their people. Newcomers usually bring gifts.
During the greeting, the dryad guardian Alba can tell that Ainsley is sad. While she wants to give her parents some advice, at the same time feels it is not her place to do so. All in all, everyone wants to help Ainsley, but they don’t know how.
This is part of the New Salem
universe.
Drawn by Dran Yamaoka