For what it was worth, the endeavor was a resounding success.
The newly minted dancer returned with so much spring in his step that he almost startled his people to death.
He appeared with a jovial greeting, looking unusually radiant, and if one looked closely enough, there was even a faint little mark resting near his collarbone that, thankfully, no one else noticed before something far more shocking captured their attention.
Because Luca Kyros had clearly grown.
Not in height (unfortunately).
Not in age.
But in confidence.
The change was so visible that the moment he stepped into the room with a cheerful wave and a bright "Good afternoon, everyone!" the entire space fell quiet.
And the surprise most definitely continued as Luca returned to the dance floor with a bewildered Butler Gary.
"!!!"
One sworn brother, in particular, looked like he had just witnessed the birth of a miracle.
