Raegar watched as Cecilia nodded at his question. ''Yes, that's correct, Rae, you'll know when to stop absorbing as your body will react,'' she explained.
''Alright, I understand now,'' he replied while taking out the eight pills she gave him earlier in the day.
Before he could take the earth one the older woman offered. ''Do you want to use the garden? Earth Aether is abundant there?''
''That would be better,'' he responded. ''Who knows what will happen, and I don't want to ruin your house.''
Cecilia nodded. ''That's thoughtful of you, but you're right. The first advancement is usually done in a specially prepared room,'' she said.
When Raegar heard this, his head tilted. ''Then why are we doing it here?''
''Oh, because I'm the best suited to help you advance and the headmistress put up a special barrier around this cottage,'' she answered, smiling. ''She moved me here when finding out you'd attend Drakenwood.''
