"Of course, that's what I'm here for", Val smiled. He took in a deep breath as he collected his thoughts. "In my understanding... Water is that which bends to its surroundings to take the shape that suits them the most. Like Earth and Darkness, it is descending energy; it flows downwards and settles into its place without a struggle. Its motion is deep. That is why it relates to the sphere of emotion... Its surface conceals its depth. There is always a mystical, complex aspect to the Water element that, in my opinion, is best grasped through intuition".

Frozen on the spot in intense concentration as he was, Adrien had forgotten to fidget with his hair. When Val spoke like that, it was as if in each of his chosen words he'd imbued a universe that would need its time to bloom; and Adrien so admired him for that ability - he loved to listen to his words, even if at the moment all he could do with them was turn them around in his head in hope to get a glimpse of their inner shine. "I... I see", he eventually replied. "I hope... I'm trying to understand".