Valerion seemed pensive for a moment, then said: "It wouldn't hurt to stretch your hands, I think. Try this". He then proceeded to demonstrate by clenching and unclenching his hands, spreading his fingers, then stretching each individual finger. Adrien put down his chalk and followed his example silently, watching the sorcerer's precise, almost mesmerizing motions. Still finding himself more nervous than he would have liked, Adrien sighed; he completed his exercise and then he stood still, looking down at his own shoes peeking from the hem of his robe, lost in thought.

"Sir --".

"Your highness", Valerion corrected him with a smile.

Adrien couldn't help but smile, too. "Yes... I wanted to ask - how long does it take usually for --".

"Are you still worried that you will not manage?".

"Well -- I was just wondering, just to know -- just to know what should I expect".