Asher shook his head at Finch's words, his purple eyes shifting toward Instructor Elowen, who stood at the side watching the three of them with a certain unreadable gaze.
"Instructor Elowen," Asher began, his composed voice drawing her attention fully toward him, "you said that I completed the highest possible level for a trainee. I would like to challenge the next level. Although I am no longer considered a trainee, and your next class is about to begin, let me show off a bit, since the two of them tend to call me a show-off." His tone remained calm as he spoke, and with an easy smile, he remained sat down on the floor, still relaxed, as though the request he had made was nothing out of the ordinary.
Finch and William paused when they heard Asher's words, exchanging brief glances before small smiles tugged at their lips. To them, this was an unexpected opportunity, one they welcomed eagerly.
