Adrien listened quietly, almost entranced. "But I am ranting", Valerion spoke again. "I apologize for the long lecture --".

"-- No, don't apologize", Adrien said, wide-eyed, "It was all -- very interesting, and important -- in fact, thank you -- thank you for your words. And --" - Adrien took a sharp breath in between and twirled the staff in his hands as he tried to find the words to express himself - "and -- I am very thankful for your concern and for your attention. I -- thank you".

Valerion smiled and gently bowed his head. "I recommend that you meditate a little before this exercise. Just let me know when you are ready, and we'll begin".