The early morning sun bathed the Andosa College training grounds in a warm, golden light. The air was crisp, and the fields buzzed with the chatter of students and the occasional clash of weapons. Among the familiar faces on the grounds was Aaron, the second-year student Lyra and Victor had met during their first day at the college. Standing beside him was his bond, Zorrak—a sleek, emerald-scaled reptilian humanoid with piercing, intelligent eyes.
Aaron noticed their group and waved, his friendly smile as warm as ever. His casual demeanor stood in contrast to the intensity of the training around them, but there was no mistaking the sharp focus in his blue eyes. Zorrak mirrored his calm confidence, standing upright with a coiled grace that hinted at his readiness for combat.
"Morning!" Aaron called out as he approached. "What's this? The first-years already hard at work?"
