Magnus smiled as Atticus bowed, the sincerity in his appreciation evident, and this time, he made no effort to conceal his smile.
Atticus, however, remained in his bowing position, unable to see the warm gesture from his grandfather. After a brief moment, Magnus began to speak, his voice measured and composed.
"Good. We shall start your lessons immediately," Magnus declared. He gestured toward the floor in front of him, prompting Atticus to sit cross legged. Without hesitation, Atticus took his place.
Magnus leaned forward and began, his tone direct, "First, let's start by getting rid of your foolish mindset regarding perception."
Atticus's lips subtly twitched at the blunt manner of his grandfather's speech. To be honest, this was the longest time he had heard the man speak.
Atticus hadn't spoken or interacted with him enough to formulate Magnus's personality. But from what he had seen so far, one thing was certain: he sure was blunt.
