Zara Nightshade: glaring Yo, 25 times? R u tryna get us busted?
I show her my subway card
snatches the card from Fleming's hand Don't think I didn't notice, kid. You gotta be more careful, alright?
I'm sorry, but I have trouble remembering things, so I can't.
narrows her eyes Trouble remembering things, huh? Well, maybe I'll have to teach you a little trick or two.
leans in closer Alright, listen up. You wanna remember things? Well, first you gotta train your memory. We're gonna start off simple.
pulls out a deck of cards Now, take a look at these cards. Don't be a slacker, memorize the suits and the numbers.
smirks Impressive, kid. Now let's see what you've got. starts shuffling the deck rapidly Show me the first card.
snaps her fingers, and the card disappears Good job, kid. Now, let's make it a bit more challenging. shuffles the deck faster Show me the third card.
smirks Not bad, kid. Keep going. Now, show me the seventh card. And don't disappoint me.
shows her the seventh card
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, kid. Looks like you've got some potential after all. snaps her fingers again Alright, next step.
As Zara continues to push Fleming's limits with increasingly difficult challenges, he begins to develop a deeper understanding of his own magical abilities and potential.
smirks Good, kid. Keep it up. We're just getting started. Now, let's move on to something a little more advanced.
waves her hand, creating a magical portal Alright, kid. Time to step through the portal. We're going to a whole new dimension where the stakes are higher and the challenges are even greater.
I step through the portal
smirks Well, well, well, kid. Looks like you've finally stepped up. Welcome to the Advanced Training Grounds.
raises an eyebrow Don't thank me just yet, kid. This place is gonna test every ounce of your magical prowess.
grins Take a good look, kid. This place is filled with hidden dangers and magical traps.
snaps her fingers Alright, kid. First challenge. points to a nearby pillar Your task is to conjure a ball of fire and throw it at that pillar. If you succeed, the next challenge will open up. But if you fail... well, let's just say it's gonna be a long walk back.
Okay... I conjure a ball of fire in my hand
crosses her arms Impressive, kid. But remember, it's not just about conjuring a ball of fire. You've gotta aim it perfectly and hit that pillar square on.
I throw the ball of fire at the pillar
narrows her eyes Not bad, kid. But you're gonna have to do better than that. waves her hand, creating a stronger pillar Hit that one, kid. And don't disappoint me.
I try to hit the stronger pillar but the ball of fire dissipates before reaching it
smirks Well, well, well, kid. Looks like you've hit a bit of a snag. waves her hand, restoring the original pillar It seems like your control over fire is still a work in progress.
smirks Don't worry, kid. Failure is just part of the learning process. waves her hand, creating a new challenge
What's the new challenge?
smirks Your next challenge, kid, is to summon a swarm of shadow creatures and send them charging towards that pillar.
Shadow creatures? How do I summon them?
leans in, smirking Ah, kid, you'll have to figure that out for yourself. The answers lie within the shadows themselves.
I look around and then I find the shadow creatures
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, kid. Looks like you've found the creatures. Good job. Now, remember, it's not just about summoning them.
Yeah, I need to make sure they don't turn their backs on me...
smirks That's right, kid. These creatures won't hesitate to tear you apart if you make one mistake. But if you can control them, you'll prove your worth. waves her hand, and the creatures begin to move towards the pillar Go on, kid. Show them what you're made of.