[ Thankfully, the armlet doesn't hang obscenely loosely on her, the blond having given a general estimate of her upper arm beforehand. Better yet when it comfortably fits, it won't even be noticeable beneath her looser sleeves! Whether she was dressed in her traditional dress, or anything that left her arms exposed, it would work. All of this was rationalized in Cloud's head while they were away in Shikoku. He...may or may not have played this out in his mind a couple times. And now he's glad it's working. ]

A shock triggered by a user's mind is required. The more powerful the spell, the more taxing it is on your stamina.

[ Cloud wasn't going to have her cast the barrier magic while they were sitting at the table. But at the very least, as it responds to Ayaka and fits to her arm, he can draw it away as he inspects it. Color him impressed...the smith was able to follow his commission to a T. But even without its defensive properties and the new Materia gifted to her, it's a lightweight, pretty accessory! ]

There. How's it feel? [ A beat. ] Want me to teach you after breakfast?