"I assumed it was things like -- controlling your movements".

"Yes, that is an aspect of it", Val replied. He went to stand next to the window, leaning against the windowsill as he spoke. "The core concept is control and awareness of all means through which magic expresses itself - your motions, your emotions, and your intentions. The latter two apply equally to every branch of magic; the first is of particular relevance to shape magic, as your body becomes the channel through which energy is expressed". He took in a deep breath. "To better control your magic, you must gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Among the other things - and of great importance to you - this means learning where your limits are".

"Right", Adrien chuckled.

"You want to reach a balance between pushing your limits and respecting them. There can only be growth by doing both", Val said. "To respect your limits, you must acknowledge where they are; and to push them, you must be fully ready to do so. That is what control means", he explained.