Behind closed eyelids, Adrien calmly watched the endless light of his spell - a pool of shimmering brilliance extending in all directions, quivering with immense energy. He maintained his focus for a little longer, then lifted the staff and opened his eyes. The light faded away, and he breathed out.

"Very good", Val said with a nod of his head. "Very, very good".

"Thank you", Adrien smiled. He grasped on the staff again and breathed in. "Is it time for a pause?".

"If you are asking for it, then it is", Val smiled. "Let's go downstairs and eat something".