Valerion leaned forward. "I don't know. I think I might be able to make an estimate if I see more of your circles", he said, his smile now cheeky.

Hearing that, Adrien's face cleared instantly. "Right", he said. "I'm sorry. I was doing it again".

"No, it's alright, I absolutely understand", Valerion said. "And, all jokes aside, I did mean what I just said - I will be able to tell you more once I see you draw more".

"Then I should just get to work, right?", Adrien said, his head slightly cocked, a faint smile in his eyes.

"Correct. For now, don't worry about drawing a Fire circle or anything like that -- just draw circles and circles until you feel confident with them".

Still smiling, Adrien picked up the chalk and turned towards the wall again. He closed his eyes, ready for the task; he moved his right arm towards the wall; then lowered it again slightly, and turned back, looking over his shoulder.

"Sir -- Valerion?".

"Yes?".