The sorcerer Valerion nodded, seemingly deep in thought. "Yes, that is a fair point. Let's see... If you are unsure, please, feel free to voice your worries. In fact, always feel free to voice your worries. I will do my best to help".

Adrien slowly raised his head; he saw that his mentor was smiling - a comforting smile that made him instinctually smile back. "Thank you", he finally said, "I will. Thank you so much".

"Don't mention it. Are you feeling better?".

"Oh, yes, thank you".

"I'm glad to hear that. This must have been quite taxing on you; would you like to have a pause -- perhaps some food -- and then resume?".

"I'd love to", Adrien nodded. Now that his stomach wasn't trying to wring itself out anymore, the fact that he was quite hungry was making itself evident.

"Let's go downstairs, then".