Solomon took a deep calming breath. [i]Be calm. Magicians always retain their cool, that was what[/i] she [i]said,[/i] he thought. [i]I'll be just like[/i] her.[i] I swear it[/i]. Still, it didn't change the fact that he was nervous. It was his first step to being a proper mage, of course it would be hard to remain calm!

Moreover, moving around in this forest was difficult for someone of his physique. He hoped he found the Castle soon . . .