The First Step

Faya was explaining in her lesson about Willpower how the First Step was one of the most important keys to developing it.

Some younger Espers had trouble understanding, so she used her own element, Fire, as an example.

“In order to create a beautiful and heartwarming, cozy fire, what do we need first?”

The young ones hadn’t really thought about it, since they had been able to generate magic instinctively—even as babies!

“Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Try to visualize what you do when you create fire magic.”

The young Espers closed their eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to do so.

“Ah, I can see it—I need a spark!”

“You’re right. And this spark is the start of any fire. For any decision or action you take, you will also need a first step. Many first steps for many adventures!”

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