"…No problem."
Though he was slightly taken aback by the sincerity of Ataraxia's response, Aeramis eventually responded to the young man's words with a smile, his heart also feeling a sense of warmth.
Letting out a wry chuckle soon after, the man briefly scratched his cheek. "To be honest, if my abilities in the realm of time were any better, it would have been possible to increase the time difference within the barrier from 3:1 to around 7:1."
"Unfortunately, my comprehension regarding the realm of time is still not deep enough for that."
"It's fine." Hearing a hint of self-mockery appear in the man's tone, Ataraxia went ahead and consoled him, giving him a reassuring smile.
"Not gonna lie, I wasn't expecting you to pull out this barrier all of a sudden. In fact, I had already prepared myself to spend at least half a year or more into comprehending the five marks I've chosen to the best of my abilities."
