Back at home, I entered the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water, placing it on the counter. I focused on it, trying to move it with my mind, but it stayed put. Did I accidentally push the alarm earlier this morning? I sighed in exasperation. 

'What do you think happened?' I asked Ria.

'I can feel another magical talent trying to emerge within me, but I can't grasp it. Let it be for now. It will resurface when it’s ready,' she replied.

I went to my room to take a shower and relax, but I ...