Ethan exhaled deeply, his gaze shifting between Dri and Kael. "Alright, so what do I need to do to awaken this affinity? Is there some kind of ritual or—"
Dri raised a hand, cutting him off. "Not exactly. Awakening an affinity is less about external effort and more about internal discovery.
Every affinity stems from a connection to something fundamental within you. For you, Ethan, it's about finding what balances creation and mysticism."
"Balance, huh?" Ethan muttered, resting his elbows on his knees.
Kael leaned back, a faint smirk playing on his lips. "I have a hunch what that might be, but I'll let you figure it out yourself. It's more fun that way."
"Helpful," Ethan deadpanned.
Dri chuckled. "Let's start simple. Close your eyes and focus. Let your thoughts drift but keep your mind open. Your affinity will respond to you—it's waiting for you to acknowledge it."
