"Nice speech." Jirni was mildly amused whereas Orion was moved. "Did you call me mother time and time again to manipulate me? I mean, you are an orphan and I'm pregnant.
"You know that only a monster would be unfazed by such a declaration of filial love."
"Yes." Nalrond nodded, making Orion spit out his tea. "Did it work?"
"No, but I like you even more now." Jirni chuckled. "I knew you were a smart cookie."
"Thanks." The Agni nodded. "Before we start, there's something you should know. Holograms are something that anyone can do, even with a weak mana core. Constructs, instead, require great strength. Or at least so I thought."
Nalrond looked straight at Jirni while telling her about how he had seen Aran and Leria shape hard-light constructs with their bright yellow cores, keeping Dawn out of the story.
"I don't know how they did it, only that it's possible. Keep it in mind during our lessons and if any of you comes up with a plausible answer, please share it."
