Aelira trained with him again.
Faster.
Sharper.
"You're anticipating now," she said.
Kael smirked. "I learn quickly."
She shook her head.
"No," she said.
"You're predicting outcomes."
Kael paused.
"…That's not the same?"
Aelira's gaze sharpened.
"No," she said.
"It means your flame isn't reacting."
"It's deciding."
That realization settled heavily.