"Yes - they are very good circles", Valerion said as he stood up again. "Especially considering that you have been using a staff for all of thirty minutes. If I had known, I would have started by teaching you how to use the staff, instead of making you draw on the wall with the chalk... You seem to be much better suited for this - you show great potential".

Adrien chuckled; he moved some of his hair in front of his face to hide his blushing cheeks. "Ah -- I -- thank you", he managed to say.

"It's true", Valerion continued as he moved around the room. He stopped by the window and looked at the tall trees outside; then he turned around. "Are you ready to continue, or do you need more time to rest?".

"I -- I think I'm ready, yes".

"Good. Then, let's see... Would you like to try a few more circles, and then we can move to arcs?".

"Yes -- of course, yes".