[Ravus nods as Kanji reads the poem, but does not offer feedback right away. Instead, he holds out a hand and gestures for the boy to hand over his paper for Ravus to scan. He wants to read it himself after hearing it aloud.]

The imagery is evocative. Water can symbolize rebirth and transition, a movement from innocence to adulthood.

[Ravus is not sure if he's actually meant to analyze the poem, or if he is supposed to act merely as an audience. Literature was part of his studies, but...his childhood was disrupted by Imperial invasion, and he has never partaken in a 'club' before.]

You would do well to treasure your 'her'- you never know how long you will have together.