Aria brought up a holographic globe, displaying energy spikes across New Berlin. "See these rifts? They follow your unconscious output. If you don't control it, reality itself could tear."
Kael's hands trembled. "Control it? I barely know how to walk in my own city without feeling like I'm breaking physics."
Aria pressed a button, and Kael's energy flared as the hologram reacted. He instinctively pushed his hands forward. The globe warped and stabilized. His eyes widened. "I… I did that?"
"Yes. Part of your power is instinctual," Aria said. "But instinct alone isn't enough. You need discipline."
The exercise left Kael drained but exhilarated. Ryken watched silently, skepticism fading into respect. Kael's journey was just beginning, but he was already showing signs of true potential.