He drew another circle and sealed it with slightly trembling hands. "Sorry for hitting you with so many questions", Adrien quickly added. "If I am being impolite --".

"You aren't", Val softly said. "I... I am glad that you are asking me these things", he then said, a strange smile on his face. "I should thank you for giving me the opportunity... to talk about myself. I never do... As I tell you, I feel like I am understanding myself better, as well".

Adrien looked down - he smiled a little, but said nothing in reply.