Phoebe shot him a skeptical look but followed his advice immediately after recalling that the young man was already an Aura Initiate.
After a moment, her expression softened. "Wait… I think I feel something. It's like… a faint warmth around me."
Hayden smiled. "That's it. You're doing great. It is certainly not your Aura but you can feel it. Thanks to that object."
Phoebe opened her eyes, a look of awe on her face. "How did you know that would work?"
Hayden shrugged, trying to play it cool. "Just something I read in a book."
Phoebe narrowed her eyes, clearly not buying his explanation, but she didn't press further. Instead, she gave him a grateful smile. "Thanks, Hayden. You're a better teacher than I expected."
