The Problem Child in the Magic Classroom

Hello. Can I help you?

Sorry, am I interrupting? I was wondering if I could sit in for a while...

Seekers of knowledge are always welcome.

Great, thanks. I've gotta say, this class looks pretty comprehensive.

It's all about striking the right balance between practice and theory. You might not be so impressed if you saw a student pour too much magic into a spell and collapse.

Whoa. Don't you use mana potions or anything?

No store-bought potions are allowed here. Students have to make them from scratch. Unfortunately, we're running low on our stores of Golem Crystals, a key ingredient for such elixirs.

Really? I'd be happy to go get some more for you.

That'd be wonderful! I'd be eternally grateful.

No problem!

Teacher, I got you those potion ingredients.

Splendid! And not a moment too soon, either.

Wow, your kids must be practicing hard. Couldn't you have waited until I got back?

There's no problem with the regular students. This boy, on the other hand, is badly in need of an elixir.

Urgh... Used too much magic... Gonna faint...

What am I to do with you? I admire your passion, but restraint is a virtue too, you know.

Aldo, if you would hand me the ingredients, I'll whip up something posthaste.

Woo, I feel like a million Git! Those potions are bitter, but they sure get the job done.

You're still recovering. Take a break for a few minutes.

No way! I'm finally getting the hang of this spell. I'll get it right next try! Hiyaaah!

Stop that! You're not allowed to use spells we haven't covered in class.

Too late now, Teach. Time for my new attack's grand debut!

Eh? The flow of magic doesn't feel right...

Yaaaaaargh!

Oh no, not agaaain!

Whooooooa!

Whoopsie, looks like another failure. What did I do wrong...

How many times do I have to tell you?! These are dangerous forces we're working with. You need to be more careful. Take some time to think about what you've done. And no more magic!

Shoot, I was sooo sure I had it right this time!

My poor eyes... That kid's really something.

He has remarkable talent, and he's always eager to learn new things. The only problem is he has no sense of moderation. I wish he would be mindful of how much harm magic can cause if not handled properly. Would you have a word with him, Aldo? He may pay more attention to advice from a seasoned warrior.

I dunno if I can convince the little guy, but I'll give it a try.

Where did I mess up? Mum's spells are a lot harder to use than I thought...

Oh, I know! If I release my hold at this point... That could work. I'd better try it out!

Wow, you're pretty motivated for a kid who nearly blew up his classroom.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, but why are you in such a hurry? You'd cause a lot less explosions if you took your time studying.

Not likely! I need to become a great mage A-S-A-P. I've got no time to sit around twiddling my thumbs! Hwachaaa!

Hey, you just got through messing up one spell! Your teacher's gonna be mad.

A great mage knows no fear!

Stop that right now! What did I tell you before?

Uh-oh, looks like I'm busted. Time to scarper!

Come back!

*sigh* There's one in every class...

Little firecracker, isn't he? Feels like it's not just empty passion driving him on, though.

Indeed... I'm worried he may cause irreparable damage if he doesn't learn to pace himself soon. Aldo...would you help me set him straight?

Sure... Having seen what that kid can do, I don't want him hurting himself.

I don't want you to think I'm playing favorites with my students, but...his late mother was my best friend, you see.

I get it. I'll help you out any way I can.

Thank you. Feel free to drop by the classroom again.

That kid...Mark, was it? I hope that enthusiasm of his doesn't get him into more trouble. Somehow, I have a bad feeling about this...