Valerion's smile became broader. "I am glad to hear that, because I found that very entertaining as well. However, as for what concerns abstract defense magic... I believe it will be of great use to you in particular. That is because... It can be used to protect you against the dangers of your own mind", he said softly.

There was a pause in which Adrien pondered what that might entail; he had a few thoughts, but he decided to say nothing.

"For example, against anxiety". Valerion's eyes locked into his, and Adrien noticed the care and the compassion in his gaze. "Abstract defense magic can be used as a countermeasure against negative energies in general - whatever their origin. For instance: historically, it has been used by battlemages to negate the work of enemy sorcerers who would cast fear spells and similar enchantments to disrupt the opposing armies".

"I had read about this, but I hadn't realized that they were using defense magic", Adrien commented, his eyebrows raised.