"What happens if you mix Fire and Water?"
It makes Steam. Too unstable for control.
"What spell do you use to dry wet shoes?"
Mini Flame.
"What color is Wind when channeled wrong?"
It turns white and howls loudly.
"What element is best for digging?"
Earth. With both hands and one word.
Lor sighed.
Even the questions about control were basic.
"How do you stop a floating rock?"
Say stop. Or slap it. Either works.
In just under two minutes, both homework sets were complete.
Math, spells, elemental theory—all scribbled down in Lor's neat, controlled hand.
He closed both notebooks softly.
And smiled.
And that meant…
His eyes flicked to the door, the silver glow fading as he dropped the act.
He stood slowly, quietly, his heart picking up pace.
Then he moved—silent as a shadow—across the floor to crouch by the bathroom's door.