Plant Magic?!

Daisy was surprised Ira had such a reputation at school even among students older than him. Then again, she had already known he was brilliant.

She couldn't help but wonder what things would be like if Leo had chosen to use his brains for academia instead of fighting. They were both fast learners with high critical thinking skills. 

Her mind wandered as she followed Rai through the labyrinthine hallways leading to a lab with a small plaque labeled 'Professor Rothman' on it. He knocked on the door and a deep male voice responded impatiently. 

"What is it?"

"Ira has a visitor, Professor," Rai told him. 

Daisy heard a series of scuffling noises and suddenly Ira stood in the doorway. She could have sworn he grew three inches since the last time she saw him!

"Miss Veronica!" he exclaimed with a small smile on his face. "I didn't think you would be here so soon. How were your travels?"