A summons. [Very descriptive! He shakes out the ends of his cape, letting one of his shoes drag through the ash to disrupt his work. No need to keep this intact.] There was a lot that needed to happen right for that to work, though.

[He did notice that displeased expression, though he doesn't choose to look towards Mika, instead continuing to scuff up the circle.]

That's an interesting expression on your face. What's on your mind?