Roseanne stood in the training yard, her heart racing as she got ready for her first day of training. This was the moment she had asked for, but now that it was here, she felt those nerves dancing in her stomach.
Skyla stood beside her, offering a reassuring smile. "You'll do great, Roseanne," she said. "The first day's always the hardest, but you're tough."
Roseanne smiled weakly in return. Skyla's words were comforting, but it didn't fully ease the tension building inside her.
From across the yard, a tall, muscular man approached. His dark hair was tied back, and his sharp eyes surveyed Roseanne with a keen eye, like someone who knows how to read his students. Wearing a simple training uniform, he moved with confidence as he headed their way.
"Roseanne," Skyla said, motioning toward the man. "This is Alec. He's one of our best fighters and will be training you."
