Nothing could have prepared Adrien for these words. "To summon you...", he repeated. "You... you want me to know this?".

"I do", Val replied.

Adrien lowered his head. The prospect of being able to see Val again after returning home seemed wonderful, so wonderful - but he couldn't help but feel afraid of what a demon summoning would entail. Worry rushed through his mind. How would he manage to keep it a secret from his mom? Would he even have enough space to draw the spell? "Even if you tell me, I don't know if I can do it...".

"Adrien, please - at least let me teach you how", Val said as he searched for something hidden within the sash of his robe - the pleading note in his voice made Adrien's throat tighten up. "You don't have to ever do this. But -- please, Adrien... I want you to know".

Adrien swallowed. "Alright... Tell me".