Let us begin with the energies that are most linked to the physical plane: Fire and Water. Which one would you rather start with?".

"Fire", Adrien answered.

Now Val's smile had gained a note of mischievousness. "Of course", he said; Adrien's face became redder, and he replied with a little chuckle.

Val continued: "If you think of the element of Fire, what are the first things that come to your mind?".

Adrien breathed in as he pondered his answer. "It's powerful. It's -- well, burning", he said with a nervous chuckle. "Sorry if this sounds obvious --".

"-- no, no, please, continue".

"-- it's -- intense -- raging -- it burns and turns everything into ashes. It's -- consuming, all-consuming... Is it right?", he then said, raising one eyebrow.