Adrian noticed the few individuals lingering at the doorway. However, his paramount focus lay in unraveling the mysteries of the cauldron. Thus, he chose to disregard their presence.

Once Alfie and the others departed, Adrian's concentration remained steadfastly fixed on the cauldron. Its patterns continued to shift incessantly, following what appeared to be a rhythmic pattern. Yet, upon closer inspection, Adrian realized that the variations were endless, defying any semblance of predictability