The boy nodded at the professor's response. So he did have an inner eye. That made things more interesting and challenging for him, but this was…annoying. Maybe his attitude was affecting the situation. Probably. Or he didn’t have talent for this subject. Hmm…

He stared at the ball again. It was really interesting. How does this thing work? What was the science behind it? Questions and more questions. After the moment of reflection, he focused his mind on the task. He had to see something, ANYTHING. He deserved it.

He gave another try but with a positive attitude. This time he saw a misty swirl inside the crystal ball. Is that what he supposed to see? IS IT?