Merri chuckled sheepishly, remembering his mishaps when attempting the Shell spell. While the tactic had done well when practicing Esuna with Gale, he'd been with someone who made sure he didn't hurt himself while attempting to cast the spell, and he'd studied it thoroughly beforehand. The success with Thundara had made him forget just how difficult white magic came to him, and the time he'd spent with Shell had been a humbling experience.
The obelisk, however, seemed the perfect approach. Merri drew his eyes over the scroll again, taking in each word slowly. Once finished, he looked back up at Father Luscini. "Should I try it now?"