Five Days Later
The past five days at the academy had settled into a productive rhythm that allowed me to focus on multiple development priorities simultaneously. Nothing major had disrupted the routine - no assassination attempts, no dramatic confrontations, just consistent progress across various fronts.
Classes had continued as expected. Instructor Sylvia maintained her rigorous standards, using the examination results as a springboard for deeper discussions. She'd been analysing our performance in detail, pointing out both our successes and the subtle mistakes we'd made that could have proven costly against more prepared opponents. The lessons were valuable, though my mind often wandered to concerns beyond the classroom.
