Val's fingers shone brighter as he magicked up two patterned pillows for each to sit upon. Adrien kneeled onto his own and sat before the fireplace - the heat emanating from it was such that it made the loose locks of his hair float a little. He closed his eyes.

It had been about a month since the last time he'd meditated like that, seated on the floor with Val at his side; and Adrien realized how much he'd been missing this activity. He had been longing for that calm, that relief, that warmth, and that comfort - for the feeling of that silent peace shared between him and Val. Adrien directed his attention towards the crackling of the fire and let his breathing become deeper; in time, he found himself drifting and at peace.