Tahir returned to the dojo, his steps calm but carrying a quiet eagerness. Inside, he found the master waiting, his gaze as composed as ever, though with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
"Training went well, I take it?" the master asked, his voice steady but welcoming.
Tahir nodded, recalling the intensive sessions he'd endured with Barta, Gelda, and Palm. Each master had pushed him to new limits, and through it all, he'd unlocked something extraordinary—the Shadow Ability. He kept his explanation brief, though the master's expression shifted slightly when he heard about the shadow power, understanding it was no ordinary feat Tahir had achieved.
As they wrapped up the conversation, Tahir felt an urge to revisit the armory where he and the master had gone once before. It felt almost nostalgic as he walked the familiar path.
