[It was more than Ashura expected. Even if the boy already had training in another discipline, this could be so universally different that he expected it to be difficult. Children often spent months on this first exercise, gaining the finite control and skill necessary to command their Talent safely. Ashura had not produced heat or even a glow for two weeks beginning his training, but then he also did not have the previous training he suspected Ryo had. Impressive, all the same.]
All right, you are doing good. Those are good signs. But I want you to open up those channels more - open the doors a bit wider.