The rest of the week followed the structured schedule with remarkable precision. Days two and three focused on theory and observation. Days four through six were hands on practice. Each healer attempted pathway sensing and minor restoration work under Aria's close supervision.
Not everyone succeeded equally. Lily proved to have exceptional sensitivity. She could detect pathway damage with accuracy approaching Aria's own. Thomas struggled more with the technical execution, but his knowledge of theory was deep and thorough. James and Perin made steady progress, neither exceptional nor incompetent. Clara brought her bone setting precision to the work, approaching pathway repair with systematic care.
Magistra Helena observed every session. Her questions evolved from skeptical to genuinely curious as the week progressed. By day six, she was asking Aria about advanced applications, theoretical extensions, the edges of what might be possible.
