"I believe in you! You can do it!" Isabel didn't mind being Noa's own personal pep squad. At least she wasn't bouncing at the moment, and she quieted quickly to give him quiet and room to concentrate, as well.

She could not help squirming a little bit, however, as his rock seemed to be lightening slightly. Both hands lifted to her mouth and she shoved them against her lips to prevent herself from squeaking, or squealing, or something else that was fairly undignified.