"I don't think so. I've always just done it by feel."
"Come, sit next to me." Anthiel said with a smile, indicating the deck in front of her.
Taloni did, mirroring her body position as close as she could. "Like this?"
"That will work." The high elf nodded. "Now, take three long, slow breaths. Take at least three seconds to inhale and another three to exhale."
The Fey teen did, and found it was strangely relaxing.
"Good." Anthiel said. "On each inhale, I want you to imagine that mana is flowing into you, like water into a still pond. On each exhale, imagine that your worries and distractions are being carried away on your breath as it leaves your body. Understand?"
"I think so."
"Then try it."
Taloni closed her eyes and inhaled deeply but slowly. She held the breath for only a
