Ash's ears twitched faintly as something stirred deep within his chest- a memory was brought up into his mind.
His own ceremony, if it could even be called that, flashed behind his eyes: the room, the reactions of the butler and Lady Elaria… And then cold stone, a ritual circle.
It hadn't been anything like a celebration. There had been no family. No audience. Only chains and a ritual that left scars instead of purpose.
He blinked it away hurriedly, not wanting to get a hold on his mind.
'Is this how it's normally done?' he asked quietly, not hiding the edge of curiosity and something more in his voice, 'Everyone just gathers and gets tested with parents and others coming to watch?'
Bennett gave a small nod, as though expecting the question, 'I suppose this is something they wouldn't explain much in Aegaryn.'
He stepped away from the desk, folding his arms behind his back like a lecturer ready to begin.
