[ He listens in his meditative state, letting the words guide him.
Despite his handful of years with Rekka, it was the first time for him to attempt to tap into his power without its aid, and it was requiring a lot of concentration and effort on his part.
The symbol on his forehead only became more defined. Nothing much else was happening...
... save for whatever spray of sea water that came up to them, did not enter into contact with Ryo's person, as if he were repelling the droplets of water with heat. Only a sharp eye would be able to perceive it. ]