"I use my hands to direct my magic in a specific direction but things can be done without having to use my hands. I have to focus on the task and I can move things or do other things like cast a spell or perform a ritual." He paced back and forth with one of his hands in his pocket while the other one moved as he explained.
"You're lacking focus. That's where you need improvement. The reason why I asked you to clear your thoughts is to clear any sort of distraction from your mind because. . ." He turned to face me now, "distraction is a witch's third biggest weakness."
"And the second?" I asked, curious by his words and a little anxious at the same time because even after successfully gaining magic there were still some things which can render us weak.