"Now, add the core of the shifting mantis to your mixture and stir clockwise a total of three times." Professor Mia said, performing the action on her own workbench at the front of the class.
"The color should shift to a light blue as it dissolves," she added, lifting her gaze from her cauldron. Her silver rimmed glasses were fogged up, prompting her to remove them and clean it with her robe.
Meanwhile, Michael looked as his own bubbling mixture as Lilly added the core and stirred clockwise. The contents shined a deep blue for a moment, looking as if it was going to settle—yet shortly after its color dulled, turning brown and viscous.
He let out a small sigh, shaking his head. They had followed the steps exactly how the professor had instructed, but clearly they had messed up along the way for whatever reason.
His gaze moved to Melody beside him whose cauldron was now glowing in the desired light blue color—her expression full of satisfaction.
