{Elira}
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Juniper's brow furrowed. "That's weird," she murmured.
Across from me, Nari gave a small, humourless laugh. "You really are one special student," she said.
I couldn't even disagree. It dawned on me again, painfully clear, that the only real reason I'd managed to qualify to sit for ESA's supplementary exams was because of Alpha Cyprus's influence.
Everyone else seemed to belong—either by blood, by power, or both. And me... I had none of that.
But before my thoughts could spiral too deep, Cambria's voice pulled me back. She sounded bright, hopeful.
"Don't worry, Elira—you will get your powers soon. And listen," she leaned closer, "we have Power Channelling class on Thursday. It's a joint practical for everyone. Maybe the professor can help you there."
A small ray of hope sparked in my chest. "Really?" I asked, almost too quickly.
