Well, it’s just a hypothesis. It depends on how, if at all, these crystals react to magical stimulation.

[Speaking of, Viktor gestures for Claude to go ahead, pencil in hand and poised over his notebook for anything worth recording. He watches carefully, gaze attentive as Claude unleashes his first spell, eyebrows furrowing when there’s nothing observable right away.

Still, when the magic fades, Viktor gives a thorough inspection of the crystal, scrawls a few things on a piece of paper, and steps back again.]

Yes, try it again. Something stronger this time.