Yeah, that's true. I'm not great at starting new things, but this is a good excuse to try.

( Emma doesn't like to fail, she'd intentionally avoid things she might succeed at just for the risk of not succeeding at them. this eased her frustrations, yes, but it also meant she missed out on things that weren't a sure thing. having to open her horizons was probably good for her, though it did needle her pride the more she tried and failed and had to try again.

she's not unused to magic. once upon a time, that display might have troubled her. now, well, her eyebrows lift and her expression is more curious than anything. she wouldn't have expected it... but it is sort of the norm, in this place, to have something unexpected. )

That's quite a trick, ( she notes, stepping near to strum a few strings. she remembers when Neal used to play guitar for her; she'd thought it was the most romantic thing in the world. she doesn't know if she can do it justice, but the idea of learning so she can show Henry something his father had loved once is tempting. ) Thanks. It seems like an unfair trade, so take a spare if you want one.