As Asher, Finch, and William finally selected their mission, the facilitator tapped the surface of his table. A small circular rune flickered into existence, glowing faintly before releasing a pulse of light. In an instant, a scroll materialized above it and landed softly upon the desk. Picking it up, the facilitator examined the seal briefly before extending it toward Asher, who seemed to him the natural leader of the trio.
Just as Asher reached forward to take the mission scroll permit, the facilitator suddenly drew his hand back, causing Asher's fingers to grasp nothing but air.
'What is he playing at?' Asher thought, his brow arching slightly as he regarded the man with mild curiosity.
"Forgive my behavior," the facilitator began in a calm, measured tone, "but it is the duty of every facilitator to explain the rules and structure of a mission to any student embarking on one for the first time."
