Unable to remain oblivious, Jash failed to come up with a proper reply. All he did was grunt and shut up while reflecting on the reality of his "weakness" in the prolonged battle. And the jarringly refreshing perspective of Ayjen and Orsen was the driving force.
"... Don't tell me you still think your raw channeling is normal in the world," sighed Ayjen, dragging his hand down his face.
"That's amazing, Jash! Can you teach me too?" Orsen shouted, nearly spilling some of his stew in the process.
Jash forcibly came to his senses and replied, "N-no, I don't think I can, Orsen. Sorry but all I did was meditate every day and spar with Bi– with him all the time. In reality, all I did was get beat up for a decade before barely mastering the channeling I have now."
