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Adrien looked down, allowing these notions to wash him over. "I think I understand", he then said. "Well -- the theory, at least...".

"I am sure you will understand the practice, too", Val said, smiling. "If you ever notice that you are becoming tired - let me repeat it one more time: you must stop. We will continue whenever you are ready. This is part of your training, as well. Please remember that there is no shame in asking for a pause. Alright?".

"Alright", Adrien nodded. He played with his fingers a bit. "Though -- you know, I've never heard of this approach before. I have heard of people training to their limits without stopping...".

Val tilted his head and sighed. "Yes, people do that", he said, morosely. "Personally, I don't see how hurting yourself to reach a goal is ever a good thing. It teaches you to disrespect your boundaries and, by extension, yourself".

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Posted on December 11th 2019.

The Gifts of Darkness - Chapter 9 - Page 5

We're not having any quirky training montage sequences in here, Adrien.

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