With a look of surprise, Mancin said, "Oh really, a talent and what sounds like. One of the more unique ones, at that. That's even better for your future than being at the apprentice level right now would have been.” Leaning forward, pressing her for arms into the edge of the desk, Daphnia said, "Right, I thought the same thing once he told me about his talent. Being at the apprentice level at his age would definitely get him marked as talented. But having a talent and one that can do what he says will make his path to becoming a Magus so much easier.”

Rubbing his at his chin, He said, "Hmmm, I could talk to the Guild leader about talents to see if he could shine some light. On what Kyle's talent is but I'm not sure he'd leave it alone after. You know how he gets about secrets and anything to do with talents, Daphnia. I'd rather talk to Desmond about it, might take a little longer. But he knows just as much as the Guild leader about talents, probably even more if I'm honest.”

Leaning Back and shaking her head in agreement, Daphnia said: "You don't have to be so secretive, Madison spilled the beans about Alfred having a talent.” Squinting his eyes, in irritation, He said “Ugh Daphnia, what are we going to do with her, she's always been too wild and fiery. But I'm starting to get concerned about how it will affect her future if she keeps this up.” In a soothing voice, looking lovingly at her husband, She said “I’m sure she'll grow out of it she's just young, and it's not like Alfred is really going to be mad at her. Anyway, we're here to talk to Kyle and help him not to discuss our daughter's problems.”

Turning to me, She said, “Understandably, he is Alfred's father, after all, I'd feel and do the same for Madison. But I agree, Desmond is definitely the better option, and it's a great start to helping Kyle get into Eden if he wants to?”

I'm definitely in need of new sources of information, who knows what all has changed over the past two hundred years. What's a better place to learn. All that than a school, especially a school with such prestige like Eden.

Looking at the couple trying to look as confident as possible. I said, "I'm definitely interested in attending Eden, and I'm really close to reaching the apprentice level. I should be able to make it before Eden starts their admissions tests. Since you both feel like Desmond is a better choice, we can just go with asking him, I don't mind waiting a little longer.

Banging his hands on his, Mancin said “Great, I like your decisiveness Kyle, I'll get started on getting the ball rolling, first thing tomorrow. Giving me a bright smile, Daphnia said, "That's wonderful, that will definitely help you have a better chance at getting into Eden. Now, how about we head to our room to eat dinner and relax from all this stress.” Getting up and stretching, He said: "That sounds amazing, I haven't eaten anything today, and I'm absolutely starving!”

Following the couple out of the room, before we can get too far down the hallway. I said, "I don't want to be rude, but I could really use some time alone to process, I'd really like to just head to bed if that's okay?” Looking at Me in understanding and then toMancin, She said “Of course you can! Never feel like you have to do anything, just to make us happy. Dear would you, help Kyle get to his room your so much better at navigation spells than I am.”

“Of course my love anything for you and Kyle she's right your own peace of mind is more important than anything else. Just follow this, and it will get you to your room in no time.” He said, raising his hand as it began to glow, releasing a blue orb from his palm.

After saying our goodbyes and going our separate ways, I followed the little blue orb as it bobbed and weaved. Down the twists and turns of the hallway, it didn't take more than ten or fifteen minutes before I reached my room. Just as I stepped through the doorway, my little blue guide disappeared in a small flash of mana. Taking a deep breath, it felt nice to be alone like I could finally decompress. I sprawled out on my bed just to take a few minutes to myself, without worrying.

I'm not sure if I should wait longer before trying to undo the third seal on my memories. But with Edens admissions tests coming up soon I don't think I'll have the time to wait. Feeling rushed yet trying to stay as calm as possible, I assumed a cross-legged position. Preparing to follow my memories on how to enter, a deeper state of meditation. I began breathing, three counts breath in, four counts hold, breathe out, and repeat. I felt myself sinking deep into the mana flowing inside me. It's like I could actually see it, all the paths it took in my body.

Following the flow of mana as my awareness bobbed with the current, I waited, trying to find a spot that would be easier to condense a rune. Where I wouldn't have to fight, the mana inside me to hold the rune. Not knowing how much time has passed, I finally found a spot. A little nook where flows of mana swirled around each other. I began to picture the three-pronged rune, using as much focus as I could muster. Pushing the image at the spot, I had found I began to fold the mana surrounding the nook into the rune.

From the memories I had, I expected it to be harder to get the mana to bond to the runic image, but it felt and moved so smoothly. Following what I wanted it to do, with the barest touch from my awareness. The runic image glowing fully with mana gave off the sensation of what I can only describe as a pop. Coming out of deep meditation, trying to prepare myself for what was to come. When the third seal on my memories came undone.