"I don't think so", Valerion replied. "I can absolutely understand that being told something like that has an effect on you. I think that all this proves is his failure as a teacher".

Adrien pondered his words for a few seconds; then his mouth opened in a smile. "You're right", he said. "Thank you". He ate another piece of frittata. "Besides, if I hadn't dropped out then, maybe I wouldn't be here now -- and I am very happy to be here, so I can't be too sad that things went like that".

"That's the spirit!", Valerion chuckled. "And I am glad to hear that".