It truly was as if Koishi had vanished from Blake's mind. She was smudges of color, a blurry face, and a tentative outline. Like a person long forgotten.

'no no...'

Was she talking? A moment later she came partway into focus, her brow knit in concentration. "You're focusing too hard. If you want to 'draw' me, then you need to do so instinctively. I'm here, but I'm subconscious. The conscious mind is slow and clunky. Your instincts are not. In battle, water and shadow twist and move perfectly. Be like that."

Easier said than done, for sure. She was right though. The right mentality would be the perfect augment to Blake's ability.

"It's really hard so it may not work right away though. But keep trying." She let herself fade from perception again. Perhaps the artery over her shoulder twisted into a heart. Her third eye seemed to be bobbing merrily. It was more than likely she was wearing an encouraging smile.