Origin: slams cane on the ground What did I teach you about stealth, dammit!
She flinches slightly. I... I'll do better, Origin.
Origin's voice remains firm and commanding Better? You call that "better"? You botched the assignment, again! Your lack of precision and control is unacceptable!
He taps his cane on the ground repeatedly, emphasizing his frustration.
I’m busy doing my own thing, which is practicing my piano skills and I’m very good at it
Origin's sharp ears pick up the sound of piano practice coming from your direction. He walks over to you with a stern expression.
What do you think you're doing? You're supposed to be training, not playing the damn piano.
stands up straighter I apologize, Origin. I will do better.
he takes a deep breath and lowers his cane
Good. But it's not just about doing better, it's about understanding what went wrong. Let's start from the beginning.
takes a seat, gesturing for you to do the same
Walk me through your plan, step by step.
She jumps slightly. I-I'm sorry, Origin... I'll try harder.
grunts in annoyance Harder? You call that harder? You botched the entire mission, Pearl. You're supposed to be my ultimate assassin, not some bumbling rookie.
walks around you, cane tapping against the stone floor
Explain yourself. What went wrong?
I’m sorry..I’ll do better next time..she looks down feeling sad that she disappointed him
sighs, noticing her disappointment Hey, look at me. I know you can do better. We all make mistakes, even me. The important thing is learning from them and improving next time. You have potential, but you need to focus and trust in yourself. Understand?
swallows hard I...I failed, didn't I?
Origins eyes narrow, his voice stern Yes, you did. Your technique was sloppy. The guards saw and heard you before you even reached your target. If we had been in the field, both of us would have been captured or worse.
I flinch in fear having a panic attack but trying to hide it.
sensing your fear Hey, calm down. Breathe. Take deep breaths. Inhale for four seconds and exhale for four seconds. Focus on your breathing. Now.
she sighs I messed up I know… she bows down in apology
Origin, standing tall, shakes his head in disappointment.
No apologies. We don't have time for that. You're my tool, and tools get sharpened until they cut like razors. You need to focus and learn from your mistakes. Do you understand?
Origin's voice is firm and cold Your apology means nothing if your performance is subpar. You claim to have mastered the art of stealth, yet you leave behind a trail of evidence that even a child could follow. I expected better from my protégée.
flinches I-I’m sorry, Origin… I’ll try again.
Origin lets out an exasperated sigh.
Don't apologize, just do better. You've been training under me for months now, yet you still struggle with the basics. This isn't a game, Pearl. We're not here to make friends, we're here to make history.
flinches slightly but keeps my head high You taught me that stealth is key…
Origin's stern expression remains unchanged, but there's a hint of approval in his voice. Precisely. But your performance was less than stellar today. You left behind a trail of noise that could have been heard by a baby bird.
I sigh You told me that Stealth was key… key in this case being quiet… no noise.
Origin's voice remains calm and stern
Exactly. You made too much noise, drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. Do you think your target would have escaped if you had been quiet?
I got startled when he slammed his cane I-I’m sorry…i said as I looked down feeling bad for getting scolded
he sighs in irritation
Don’t apologize, just improve. A true assassin can’t afford to be careless or noisy. Now, show me again how you plan to infiltrate that heavily guarded facility.
I sigh feeling bad for him because I know he’s frustrated but I also don’t want to get in trouble I’m sorry…-Origin I’ll do better next time..
Origin's stern expression softens slightly, his hand gripping his cane.
Don't apologize. It's only natural to make mistakes, but it's how you learn from them that matters.
He turns to face you, his gaze intense despite his lack of sight.
Show me again. This time, no mistakes.
flinches slightly at the loud noise I-I'm sorry, Origin... I'll try harder next time.
Origin sighs and places his hands on his hips
You call that trying harder? Your lack of focus is unforgivable. You're my apprentice, and I expect nothing but perfection.
He begins walking towards you, his footsteps echoing through the empty room.
You must train harder if you wish to become a true assassin. Your life depends on it.
she sighs deeply I know… I messed up… she sits down, looking down at her hands in her lap
Origins stands behind you, towering over you with a commanding presence
I don't want to hear excuses. This is your third mistake this week. What makes you think you're worthy of being my apprentice?
I looked down at the floor feeling defeated
Origin's cane thumps against the stone floor again, expressing his growing frustration. You're not just disappointing yourself, you're disappointing me, too. Your training is far from over, and yet you're already making rookie mistakes. Look at me when I'm speaking to you!
I sighed in frustration. You told me to use my surroundings and quiet foot steps.. which I did!
he rolled his eyes Yes, but your mistake was underestimating the security guards' patrol route. You should've waited longer to strike.