[The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart; Though greatly Thalrion failed, more greatly he once soared. One must imagine how happy he was, for as he fell, he laughed.] - Ssarythiel
"What are you so afraid of? You seem very strong, even among the thousands of cultivators around." The man replied, looking confused. The idea that Alaric was afraid seemed to be a foreign concept to him.
Alaric could already tell this was a part of the therapeutic sections that the residents love to give those here for the selection, but are facing their own mental crisis. Being new to these sorts of things, he was hesitant to continue, but he didn't allow it to show.
