Adelaide raises her brows in turn, the cut of her smile almost playful in the dim light. A mentor is a marvel, she remembers- but a mentor must also be human. Swearing is but one way of humanizing herself to her students. And- it's fun. A little rebellion against the strict code of the Circle and of her family before.

"It will take longer for the flame to go out, but you will have more time when it comes to change from Spirit to Flame and back again." Getting the timing down took practice and focus- both an excellent way to avoid not being able to sleep.