"It did", Val replied with a proud smile. He magicked up a full glass of water, which he shoved into Adrien's hands. "It really did. In fact, I'd say you've graduated with full marks from this course. Your love of fire and danger served you well here".

Adrien replied by laughing nervously. "I -- I guess so", he chuckled, playing with the locks of hair that had fallen in front of his face. He paused to take a gulp of water and clear his throat. "So, now -- what's next? Water magic, right?".

"Yes, that is correct", Val replied. "The usual objective of a novice-level Water magic course is to learn how to fill a glass with water".

"Oh", Adrien replied - and he startled himself with how disappointed his voice had sounded. "Um -- I mean --".

"-- You were expecting something more exciting, weren't you?", Val said with a teasing smile.

"...Yeah", Adrien chuckled. "Sorry.... Just, you know -- in comparison to fireballs, filling a cup is...".